Giacomo Gigantelli sings like he was born on LA's Sunset Strip. Two parts whisky, one part gasoline. The band is truly focused on bombastic guitar hooks, loud drums and lush keyboard sounds. This collection of songs is a wonderful throwback to a better time.
There are several tracks that will get your attention. "I Like It" is an excellent hard rocker, followed immediately by the soaring "Evil" that will instantly stick in your cranium. "I Don't Care" is the most Ratt-like song, with guitarist Roberto Priori channeling the late Robbin Crosby. But this album has some mid-tempo songs that are almost AOR in nature.
The subtle "Tell Me The Truth" fits this description. Pierre Mazzini's keyboard parts are nice on the ears and add depth to an already convincing melody. "Too Late" has a Foreigner vibe to it, think the Inside Information album. It's a borderline ballad with a middle of the road pace and some sweet vocalizing from Mazzini and Gigantelli. "Run From The Madness" is a 3/4 all out rocker with some orchestral elements and a Priori guitar solo that kicks butt! "I'll Make It Right" had me at the intro. The melody sets up nicely followed by more large hooks, big chorus-y vocals and those warm keyboards.
To summerize, all eleven tracks have something to offer. The writing is strong. The instrumentation is full and big without being over produced or over compressed. A band like this would be all over the radio in 1986. But we live in a post-melodic rock world. And gems like these are made without much fanfare these days. Do yourself a favor, Shut Up! and get yourself into the Danger Zone. You won't be dissapointed.
Album Rating 9.6/10
