A band seemingly doomed from the off with the habits of its two main protagonists, and also band members leaving at an alarming rate. It’s tough getting a sound when things are that fluid.
This album was recorded before NWOBHM hit properly and you wonder if the sound and vibe would have changed somewhat with that influencer all around. There are some very obvious Thin Lizzy influences all over, most notably on Face Down where that twin guitar sound is so Lizzy, Blackmail which Robbo sings the lead, and Dealer which was co-written with Scott Gorham and is my favourite track. Robbo was such a great player back then, it’s a joy to listen to how good he was.
Ultimately though, the material doesn’t quite reach the heights everyone was expecting for Bain and Robbo. There was one more album, and then farewell.
7/10 from The Grooveman.
