Tag: heaven

So, depending on where you are in the world, the title of this record is either Twilight Of Mischief or (what my copy is called) Bent.

It’s quite easy to write these guys off as mere AC/DC soundalikes because the the riffs and sound are very familiar, but Rose Tattoo are also in the mix as guitarist Mick Cocks was in both bands and that slide playing is instantly recognizable. What gives them their own identity however is vocalist Allan Fryer, who has more of a melodic hard rock tone to his voice, and when it comes to the hooks and chorus he gives the band its own identity.

There were two singles that were released from this album, Fantasy (which is my favourite tune) and In The Beginning. It’s a good old tap your toe rock n’ roll with no nonsense riffs and groove, and sometimes that’s all I need.

7.5/10

I guess it must be something in the water in Australia that makes nearly all of the hard rockin’ bands from the land down under have the same DNA. Heaven were probably one of the least well known, having only released three albums in the early eighties, of which this was the second. It sees them tweaking their sound somewhat, moving away from the obvious AC/DC raw grooves and adding some Priest style riffing into the mix.

The album sounds a bit dated and that drum sound isn’t the best either, but overall it’s quite an entertaining album if you are a lover of that straight up no nonsense rock n’ roll sound. Highlights are opener and title track Rock School (which if the rest of the album had been as good then we would be looking at a possible full marks) which is a great fun tune that reminds you of early DC and Madness with an appearance of Glenn Hughes and Lita Ford on Bv’s.

7.5/10 from The Grooveman.