I find TNT the most strange band. They had huge success with the Tony Harnell line up, the melodic rock vibe, and the darker metal overtones. Then, there was the Tony Mills period, which I really loved because Tony was a perfect match, but sadly Tony passed on. Then, there is the line up that recorded this album ,which was released in 2018 and is the only album to have Baol Bulsara on vocals, because we all know now that Harnell has returned again for the 4,000,000th time (slight exaggeration).
I have to say this feels more like a Ronni Le Tekro solo project, much akin to a Vagabond release than a TNT album as the music does tender to wander. Now, that’s not a bad thing as I find this to be a very interesting and cool record with some great arrangements and melodies. A perfect example of this is Its Electric. A brilliant song with a quirky riff and groove, but with a hook and chorus to die for. I’m sure Ronnie is a big Brian May fan as the main sound of the intro to Where You Belong is pure Queen, and that’s not the first album he has done that.
My favourite track is the hectic People Come Together with its monster intro riff and groove that really swings along. 17th Of May is just awesome, that killer dirty riff and vocal line is sooo cool and you could pick this also as a favourite tune. It’s tunes like this with that quirky vibe that no else does that makes me love this band so much. Of course, if it’s meat and potatoes melodic sing alongs like on Intuition, then Tears In My Eyes should make you more than happy.
Ronni is a rare talent and there are not many of his kind around. Long may TNT make records.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
