Album number one from one of Germany’s most underrated rock bands. I always thought that their albums sounded a bit like Saxon, especially the riffs with the twin guitars. Having ex-Ted Nugent vocalist Charlie Huhn on vocals seemed an odd choice for a German band, but I have to say it works really well. Also having a slightly controversial cover did help the, as well.
Overall though, it’s the songs that make this one of my favourite Victory records. Very catchy hook laden songs with patented heavy loud riffs is always a winner for me, giving the band that commerciality that was a must have in the mid eighties. A great production by Ric Browde and a Michael Wagener huge mix gave this album every chance. The Hunter, On The Run, Chicks On Display, Don’t Count On Me, and Wreck Man are all banging tunes and you can pick any of these as a favourite track. The only down point is the pointless inclusion of a cover of the Bealtles’ song I’m Down. If you going to do a cover on your debut, at least make it one that’s relevant to your talents.
Overall, I do like this album.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
