The band started out in France but moved to LA in ’84, but it wasn’t until ’89 that they were signed to Enigma and put out their self titled debut. The only name that some of you maybe familiar with is singer, Terry Illous, who sang with a version of Great White for a while. A very classy melodic rock band that play well written and composed tunes with big hooks and great riffs.
Maggy gets things underway, and it’s a great tune with great harmonies and a killer solo. Next Up is Inside Out, a slow groover with a great hook and riff, and a sing-a-long chorus. What Keeps Me Loving You follows, and as the title may give away, is a ballad. Very reminiscent of Journey around the Frontiers period, and Illous’ voice really shines in this song – a big shout out to axeman Marc Richard Diglio for a very tasty solo. Take What You Can mosey’s on in with guitar gymnastics and a huge monster riff – it’s the fastest tune so far. Follow The Night has the blues at its heart with a slow deep groove. Come On N Love Me is my favourite track on the album. It starts with a nice tapped guitar, and leads into a great riff and sleazy groove. Souvenirs is ballad number two. Tied Up has a very nice chugga style riff with a nice hook and groove. Nice Day To Die is next up and the riff and groove is an Iron Maiden style gallop. The album closes out with After The Rain, and it’s ballad number three – that’s one too many. A really good band with a great production by Don Dokken, but too many ballads.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
