Steady If Not Spectacular

Review Score: (6/10)
Whereas this album is full of many no-frills rock n roll songs, it does not compare to the band's watershed release, Machine Head. The guys reunited in 1984 and where there are a few synthesizer tricks here and there, for the most part this album is of the slam bam thank you maam variety. Knocking At Your Backdoor is probably the albums best track with a great rhythm, electrifying guitar solo, and spirited vocals. However little in the area of diversity exists on this release. Most of the songs trudge along at a fairly slow pace(Under The Gun and A Gypsies Kiss are the only exceptions. Basically this album is for established fans of the band.

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