Album number two for these Connecticut rockers. The album was originally released back in ’92 and I guess the record company had high hopes for it as their debut album was certified gold, but with this album being released in ’92 it was never going to be easy. The band basically carried on where their first album ended, and they delivered another great hard rockin’ record.
There are plenty of tracks to get you up and moving. Like opener Loaded Mutha, which doesn’t disappoint. It’s got a great uptempo groove with a nice riff and a cool hook and chorus. Sticky Side Up is more of the same with a bit more swing. Electric Love Child slows the groove right down to a glam sleaze fest. Late For The Party is a typical weekend party song with a huge sing-a- long hook and chorus.
Love ‘Em And I’m Gone carries on that vibe and they really do have the knack of writing super catchy choruses. A great opening to Take Me Back Home, with lots of guitar. The band’s namesake tune Steelheart is the heaviest thing on this record and romps along at a fair old lick. Dancing In The Fire ends the record how we started it, with a great uptempo rocker with their trademark gang-sung hook and chorus. After that, we’ve got two ballads and that’s the album.
Steelheart are still out there playing live and released their last album in 2017. Overall, this is a fun album.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
