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This is the band’s third album, released in ’91 and the follow up to the hugely successful (in Switzerland) Sign In The Sky. I’m not sure if they are still together, but as of 2013 the only original member was guitarist Claudio Matteo and over the six studio albums they managed to record, it was a revolving door of coming and going of members.

I have to say this is my favourite of all the band’s records. Here, they have the right mix of a great production coupled with some killer songs. China have the gift when it comes to writing memorable melodic rock tunes, each song has an unforgettable sing a long hook and chorus. It’s really hard to pick a favourite song as there are some killer tracks to assault your ears here but Pictures Of You, Medicine Man, and In Trouble With Angels are killer tracks that would float anyone’s boat.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.

I mentioned recently when writing about a Gotthard album that I was struggling to come up with another Swiss rock band other than them and Krokus. Well, here is another that have been around since ’85 and this is their second album, released in ’89.

The record actually got to #2 in the Swiss charts and was the one that got them up and running. The power ballad single In The Middle Of The Night actually topped the charts. A very radio friendly record, it should have broken America as there is not one song that could have been a single. My favourite track is Don’t Ever Say Goodbye. A kick ass up tempo rocker with a simple cool riff, and what a killer hook and chorus. However, there are sooo many great tracks; The Great Wall, Dead Lights, Animal Victim, and Bitter Cold are all bangin tunes.

You can list this one under “great melodic rock albums that people never talk about”.

9/10 from The Grooveman.