I remember these guys seemingly appearing out of nowhere back in ’89, and being very surprised at how awesome this record was. The band were formed around the Gizzi brothers, Dante on bass, and Jools on guitar – with Mark Rankin on vocals. Who knew that five guys from Glasgow could make such a great melodic rock record?
The album opens up with the hit single, Better Days, and this is the one that got everyone’s attention – with a great riff and hook, and a sing-a-long chorus – simple really! The Feeling Within follows and is more laid back than the opener but still a great tune. Inside Out is a four to the floor groover with a great riff – this song really swings. Money is next up and has a very Van Halen feel to the riff with a slow stomp groove – I really like the solo. Side 1 closes out with Taking On The World, a slow track that builds into a big power ballad with a great middle section.
Side 2 opens up with Shame On You, which has echoes of U2 with the intro. The main hook reminds me of Brian Adams, but it’s a great song. Can’t Get Any Lower is my favourite tune as I love the different groove and almost funky riff and beat. Great track! Something To Believe In has a great swagger and bounce to the groove. Girls In Love follows, and that slight funk vibe returns with a slow stomp beat. I Will Be Waiting is the last track and the main lead off riff is very Aerosmith – it’s the poppiest track on the whole record. A very enjoyable album.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
