The band were formed in ’81 and they released their first single on Neat Records in ’83, and it wasn’t until ’85 that this album appeared. I think with their association with Neat they were classed as NWOBHM, but in reality they were closer to Bon Jovi.
This is a very melodic album and for all the hard work they put in with touring they only had moderate success and splintered apart after their second album. If I’m honest, they were really unlucky. The songs are really strong especially the title track and Falling, which I remember did quite well in the UK and was played a lot on the radio, and the Lance Quinn production is perfect. My favourite track is Running From The Night, a great up tempo rocker which has American radio written all over it. A close runner for favourite is Rebound. A killer riff and groove and I love the guitar sound. I know you may think I’m smoking something when I mentioned Bon Jovi, but you should check out the close out tune Going Down For The Third Time. It’s very reminiscent of Jon and the boys early efforts.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
