This is this Norwegian band’s third release that came out back in ’88. The album was delayed a year in the US and the single Love Cries did quite well in the Billboard charts, whereas Wings Of Steel did well in Europe. The band occupy that space between pop and rock, a very slick well produced sound that was huge in America about five years earlier and would soon give way to songs with a harder edge.
The first three tracks Still In Love, Wings Of Steel, and Lorraine are superb pop/rock masterpieces. They all have great hooks and have that sing-a-long vibe in the chorus, and they sound huge. Love Cries just feels like you are listening to prime time Journey, well musically any way. My favourite track is Mystery which has a guest appearance from TNT’s Ronnie Le Tekro who lays down some guitar and a perfect solo. A quick mention to Don’t Stop Beleivin’ (no not that one) as it was close for favourite tune. The record company missed a beat here as I would have released this as a single. Its has a super smooth groove with a killer melody, and a hook and chorus to die for.
A great sounding album and if you are anyway in love with that eighties sound, you should own this.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
