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I loved this period of Gary’s music, although he always had the ability to turn your head no matter what style he chose to play. This is probably the most commercially accessible album he made. He actually shares the vocal duties on this album with Glenn Hughes and Phil Lynott. The Glenn Hughes tracks are worth the purchase of the album alone.

Glenn made a killer album with Pat Thrall and some of these tunes are very reminiscent of that vibe. Run For Cover has that tone and Reach For The Sky could have been cut from those sessions. Killer pair of tracks. The two big singles Out In The Fields and Empty Rooms (which was great live) helped with the commercial success and of course Gary rips as per usual, but in a more restrained manner.

Gary you are greatly missed.

9/10 from The Grooveman.

The ever chameleon-like Irish guitarist Gary Moore is trying a Celtic approach with this album. He is forever searching for that formula that gives him success and happiness. Of course, he was accused of bandwagon jumping as that whole Celtic sound was big at the time.

This album feels a bit like a bits and pieces record. I’m not sure if that’s due to the different producers on the album or if that’s what Gary was looking for. Over The Hills (which opens up the album) is Gary at his best. A killer melody and hook, and he rips in when appropriate. Wild Frontier has a hint of Thin Lizzy about it and is a very commercial sounding track, plus the solo is short but soooo good.

Take A Little Time is Gary doing power pop and him making sure to get that Celtic influenced line in there to keep the theme going. The Loner is just WOW! The opening reminds me of his Colosseum days and the rest of the song reminds me of what was yet to come. Killer playing! I could have done without the cover of Friday On My Mind as it does nothing for me. Yeah, the solo is cool but… meh!

Strangers In The Darkness reminds of something else but I can’t put my finger on it. It’s an okay ballad that he sings very well and the guitar tone is killer. Thunder Rising again revisits that Lizzy vibe, and is a nice uptempo rocker with a cool melody. The album closes out with Johnny Boy, a traditional Irish arrangement that brings a tear to the eye.

It’s cool to go back and listen to this record after all this time, Gary is missed greatly.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.

Other than being mixed for sonics, this is as live and raw as it was on that night in 2007 at the London Hippodrome when it was recorded. I’m not sure anyone else could have pulled this off other than Gary, and it’s nice to see him with the salmon pink Strat he used so often in his hard rockin’ days. If you’re a fan of Jimi, Gary, or you just love listening to guitar music then this is a must have.

Gary dose justice to the original rendition of the songs and adds solos that only he can do while keeping in line with the song. There is also an appearance from Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox on Red House and Stone Free just to add to the magic of the occasion. All songs included are songs that Jimi recorded and made famous, except for My Angel which is a loud instrumental in Jimi’s style and written by Gary. I can pick any track as my favourite but I’m going with the amazing version of Angel. What an amazing player Mr. Moore was, and this song showing the quieter side of Jimi is just wonderful.

Great record.

9/10 from The Grooveman.

I think it’s well documented that Gary Moore is without doubt one of the best guitarists of his generation. Though it took him quite sometime to find out just exactly what made him happy. Having been chameleon-like by changing styles almost album by album, it wasn’t until the release of Still Got The Blues in 1990 that Gary truly felt at home. This is the follow up to that album, and was released in ’92. I think it’s safe to say Joe Bonamassa has copied the blueprint of Gary for his own empire.

People forget how good Gary’s voice is and the blues fits it perfectly, it is a fine compliment to his incendiary playing. Having seen him play on the Corridors of Power tour I didn’t think just a few years later he would be rockin’ up with a horn section and female backing singers, but this is still the same Gary just in a different frame. This is my favourite rock album of his, and it’s hard to pick a favourite track as it’s all killer. But, I’m going for the opener Cold Day In Hell, and the duet with BB King Since I Met You Baby. I bet Gary was like a little kid when he got BB to guest on his record.

You are deeply missed Gary and long may your music shine on.

9/10 from The Grooveman.