So, the first time around, Vandenberg only released three studio albums and one live album. Then, Adrian joined Whitesnake at their peak as a hired hand. He formed Manic Eden for one album, Moonkings for two albums, and then back to Vandenberg for two records, of which this is the latest.

This time we are joined by Mats Leven on vocals and I think this is as close to Whitesnake that they have ever sounded. Mats raspier tones really suite this music, especially on the Zeppelin influenced title track. There are a couple of really groovy rockin’ tunes that float my boat such as Light It Up, Walking On Water, and Burning Skies. Light It Up has a great swing to the groove and a killer heavier feel. Walking On Water reminds of a riff that George Lynch would come up with. Again, there is a great swing to the groove and the hook and chorus is very cool. Quite an odd sounding riff to Burning Skies but it flows quite well with that swing I keep harping in about.

If you love the bluesier bands from the late eighties then you will love this, and it’s a very solid album.

8/10 from The Grooveman.