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The third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Glam Metal band.
Elektra/Asylum Records, 1985 (9 60418-1-E). Made in USA. First press. OIS, insert, still in seal. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM+.



Tracklist:

SIDE ONE
1. City Boy Blues
2. Smokin' In The Boys' Room
3. Louder Than Hell
4. Keep Your Eye On The Money
5. Home Sweet Home

SIDE TWO
6. Tonight (We Need A Lover)
7. Use It Or Lose It
8. Save Our Souls
9. Raise Your Hands To Rock
10. Fight For Your Rights




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The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Greek Gothic Dark Metal band.
Nightfall once again proves themselves worthy of being regarded as the best Greek Metal band around.
Unconventional Dark Metal with Gothic influences, with tremendous vocals, drumming, and guitars.
Black Lotus Records, 2004 (BLRCD080). Made in Greece. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Dark Red Sky 03:25
2. Swollen 03:10
3. Christless 03:43
4. Master of My Dreams 03:39
5. The Perfect Life 03:49
6. The End Times 04:04
7. Synastry 03:45
8. One of These Days 05:00
9. Victimized 03:15
10. So(u)l Invictus 03:10
11. Essence 03:06
Total playing time: 40:12 min.

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Greek Gothic Dark Metal band.
Nightfall once again proves themselves worthy of being regarded as the best Greek Metal band around.
Unconventional Dark Metal with Gothic influences, with tremendous vocals, drumming, and guitars.
Black Lotus Records, 2004 (BLRCD080). Made in Greece. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Dark Red Sky 03:25
2. Swollen 03:10
3. Christless 03:43
4. Master of My Dreams 03:39
5. The Perfect Life 03:49
6. The End Times 04:04
7. Synastry 03:45
8. One of These Days 05:00
9. Victimized 03:15
10. So(u)l Invictus 03:10
11. Essence 03:06
Total playing time: 40:12 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by cult Greek Gothic/Dark Metal band.
Comprising the holy trinity of Greek Metal, along with Rotting Christ and Septic Flesh, Nightfall was the first Extreme act in the country to sign an international deal, introducing the world to the burgeoning Mediterranean scene in the early 90s.
Holy Records, 1999 (HOLY46CD). Made in France. Pressed in Austria. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Master, Faster, Sweet Disaster 03:27
2. Sin 04:21
3. The Sheer Misfit 04:19
4. Diva 04:15
5. Licked One's Iced Lips 05:56
6. Picture Me 04:07
7. Some Deaths Take For Ever 03:53
8. Lowve 04:32
9. Ceaseless 04:38
10. My Traitor's Kiss 04:10
11. Pleasure 05:16
Total playing time: 49:20 min.



Samples: https://nightfallofficial.bandcamp.com


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First re-release of the debut full-length album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
Originally released in 1996 on MC and considered by most as a demo-album, it's a professionally recorded full-length album and highly anticipated cult release requested by fans of elite Slavonic Black Metal, that was reissued on CD for a several times.
"Lunar Poetry" is steeped in moonlight mystery and timeless Slavonic ritualism. This is Black Metal with highly expressive Folk sorrowful melodies. It delivers soaring guitars and apocalyptic keyboard passages. It offers a wide variance in vocals, from screams to whispers and narration, and it breathes the air of originality that Nokturnal Mortum is famous for.
Similar to Limbonic Art in their reliance on rumbling rhythm patterns and keyboard usage, Nokturnal Mortum did a fine job of capturing both - the bleakness of Black Metal, as well as a more ethnic representation of their native Ukrainian Folk music. The music is extremely fluid and tends to lean towards a more majestic and beautiful sound than harshness of Black Metal.
The band also covers Celtic Frost's "Sorrows of the Moon" with a nice degree of skill.
"Lunar Poetry" was way ahead of its time, and even today, it sounds fresh and inspiring. In fact, the result is so startling - it is hard to imagine that this is only Nokturnal Mortum's very first journey into the dark, the ancient and the extreme... Regardless of occasional inexperience that is typical for a demo, "Lunar Poetry" is a beautiful, stirring and impressive album that utterly requires your attention if you have any liking for a keyboard laden Black Metal assault! Without a doubt, "Lunar Poetry" is one of the best Black Metal albums ever!!
Specially mastered for vinyl, Limited Edition to 400 copies 140g Dark Blue Vinyl in Gatefold 350g cover, with 220g printed inner sleeve, all assembled in PVC overbag.
Autographed by Knjaz Varggoth especially for Total Metal Shop customers!
Osmose Productions/Only Vinyl Is Real, 1996/2004/2020 (OVIR04). Made in France.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Tears Of Paganism 01:07
2. Lunar Poetry 04:52
3. Perun's Celestial Silver 07:08
4. Carpathian Mysteries 05:13
5. ...And Winter Becomes 04:52

Side B
6. Ancient Nation 05:10
7. The Grief Of Oriana 05:33
8. Sorrows Of The Moon (Celtic Frost cover) 03:46
9. Autodafe / Barbarian Dreams 07:53

Total playing time: 45:34 min.

First remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary “godfather” of Heavy Metal.
This album is Osbourne's personal favorite of all his releases. This is the final album recorded by guitarist Randy Rhoads, who perished in an airplane crash in early 1982. It also represents drummer Lee Kerslake's final appearance with Osbourne. 
Osbourne sure delivered a message with this trail of thought. The little above average playing of the guitar God Rhoads did work for the relatively young Ozz fanbase. Recorded back to back alongside with the solo debut “Blizzard Of Ozz”, “Diary Of Madman” concealed the unseen talents of the bassist Bob Daisley. Madman rages through with some dramatic and tragic guitar passages all toward the mad, doomy and sadistic dimensions of this album. This album was done with passion!
To date, the album has sold over 3.2 million copies worldwide.
Special collector's edition - 22-bit SBM digital remaster, complete with all original artwork plus bonus photos.
Special collector's edition - Super Bit Mapping processor (SBM) digital remaster with 22-bit analog to digital conversion, yielding an ultra-high resolution "Super-CD", complete with all original artwork plus bonus photos.
Epic/Sony Music Entertainment, 1981/1995 (EK 67236). Made in USA. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. Over the Mountain 04:31
2. Flying High Again 04:44
3. You Can't Kill Rock & Roll 06:59
4. Believer 05:18
5. Little Dolls 05:39
6. Tonight 05:51
7. S.A.T.O. 04:07
8. Diary of a Madman 06:15
Total playing time: 43:26 min.

The debut full-length album by the Irish Alternative/Garage/Grunge Rock band.
The band was formed in 1991 in Dublin and signed to Blunt Records (a label owned in part by Andy Cairns of Therapy?) in 1993. Their first EP, "Paranoid From The Neck Down", was released in 1993. After that band was signed to Roadrunner Records. "Black Mask" EP (1994) was released before their debut album, "Sweaty Handshake". Between these records, Blunt Records released a second EP by the band, called "Spent" (1993). Tracks from both EPs, "Paranoid From The Neck Down" and "Spent", was included in debut LP "Sweaty Handshake" released by Roadrunner Records.
On this album band manage kick up a hell of low-fi noise with guitars all over the place and vocals that sound like they're coming from the wrong side of a violent storm, but a resultant cacophony is surprisingly addictive.
Loose collection of drinking buddies, inspired by: Sonic Youth, Big Black, Replacements, Husker Du, Bitch Magnet, Black Flag, Dinosaur Jr, MC5, Stooges! Loud exciting Rock!!
Japanese edition comes with OBI and includes two bonus tracks!
Roadrunner Records/Apollon Inc., 1994/1995 (APCY-8225). Made in Japan. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Never Rest Again 4:39
2. Asshole Agony Aunt 3:42
3. All Time Low 2:49
4. Little Meaner 4:34
5. Where Did Your Plans Go 4:10
6. Black Mask 4:27
7. Insult To Injury 4:08
8. I Got Played 3:50
9. Fun With Maggots 3:28
10. Suck The Grain 4:47
11. Drop It 2:18
12. The Bastard 5:22
Total Playing Time: 48:14

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Psychedelic/Progressive Rock band.
Harvest/Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd./Odeon, 1971 (OP-80102). Made in Japan. First press. Booklet, textured cover. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX.


Tracklist:

SIDE 1
1. Atom Heart Mother 23:36
a) Father's Shout
b) Breast Milky
c) Mother Fore
d) Funky Dung
e) Mind Your Throats Please
f) Remergence


SIDE 2
2. If 4:31
3. Summer 68 5:29
4. Fat Old Sun 5:24
5. Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast    13:01
a) Rise And Shine
b) Sunny Side Up
c) Morning Glory

Total playing time: 52:01 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Comprised of founding members Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett, Bobby Dall and C.C. DeVille, Poison is one of Hard Rock’s truly iconic and enduring bands with sales of over 50 million globally with 15 million in the U.S. alone.
Vocalist Bret Michaels described the record as a "glorified demo". It was recorded in twelve days at Los Angeles' Music Grinder Studios with producer Ric Browde, for a cost of US $23 000, part of which was funded from the pockets of the band members and their families.
Though the album not a success at first, it steadily built momentum and peaked at #3 on the US Billboard 200 on May 23, 1987. "Look What The Cat Dragged In" introduced the world to the band’s Sunset Strip sound and became a surprise success. Launched with the single "Cry Tough", the  album spawned three successful singles: "Talk Dirty to Me", "I Want Action", and "I Won't Forget You".
"Look What the Cat Dragged In" peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200, was certified Gold in 1987, and went 3x multi-Platinum in 1990 by the RIAA. It has also been certified Silver by the BPI, and Platinum in Canada.
Enigma Records/Capitol Records, 1986 (CDCMP1003 | CDP 7 46735 2). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): M/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Cry Tough 3:39
2. I Want Action 3:06
3. I Won´t Forget You 3:34
4. Play Dirty 4:05
5. Look What The Cat Dragged In 3:09
6. Talk Dirty To Me 3:44
7. Want Some, Need Some 3:39
8. Blame It On You 2:32
9. #1 Bad Boy 3:15
10. Let Me Go To The Show 2:45
Total playing time: 33:30 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Enigma/Capitol Records, Inc./EMI Records Ltd., 1988 (EST 2059). Made in UK. Second press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Other Side
1. Love On The Rocks
2. Nothin' But A Good Time
3. Back To The Rocking Horse
4. Good Love
5. Tearin' Down The Walls

This Side
6. Look But You Can't Touch
7. Fallen Angel
8. Every Rose Has Its Thorn
9. Your Mama Don't Dance
10. Bad To Be Good

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock band.
The album that established Queen as worldwide superstars. The most expensive album ever recorded at the time of its release, named after the Marx Brothers' film of the same name, "A Night At The Opera" was recorded at various studios across a four-month period in 1975. Due to management issues, Queen had received almost none of the money they earned for their previous albums. Subsequently, they ended their contract with Trident Studios and did not use their studios for the album (the sole exception being "God Save the Queen", which had been recorded the previous year). The band employed a complex production that extensively used multitrack recording, and the songs incorporated a wide range of styles, such as ballads, Music Hall, Sea Shanties, Dixieland, Hard Rock and Progressive Rock influences. Aside from their usual equipment, Queen also utilized a diverse range of instruments such as a double bass, harp, ukulele and more.
Upon release, "A Night At The Opera" became Queen's first number-one album in the UK, topping the UK Albums Chart for four non-consecutive weeks. It peaked at number four on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and became the band's first Platinum-certified album in the US. It also produced the band's most successful Single in the UK, "Bohemian Rhapsody", which became their first number one song in the country. Despite being twice as long as the average length of singles during the 1970s, the song became immensely popular worldwide. At the 19th Grammy Awards, its first Single "Bohemian Rhapsody" received Grammy Award nominations for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group, or Chorus and Best Arrangement for Voices.
"A Night At The Opera" has since been hailed as Queen's best album, and one of the greatest albums of all time. In 2020, Rolling Stone ranked it number 128 on its list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018.
EMI-Bovema Holland, 1975 (5C 062-97176). Made in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Death On Two Legs 3:35
2. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 1:05
3. I'm In Love With My Car 2:46
4. You're My Best Friend 2:39
5. '39 3:08
6. Sweet Lady 3:45
7. Seaside Rendezvous 2:05

Side 2
1. The Prophet's Song 7:53
2. Love Of My Life 3:19
3. Good Company 3:08
4. Bohemian Rhapsody 5:32
5. God Save The Queen 1:04

Total playing time: 39:59 min.

The fourth full-length album by legendary American Progressive Metal/Rock band.
After the breakthrough success and worldwide respect that Queensrÿche gained from their conceptual masterpiece "Operation: Mindcrime", it was a fair assumption that they couldn't possibly outdo or perhaps even match themselves. "Empire", released just two years after that watermark, reveals that Queensrÿche reinvented themselves (though certainly not for the last time).
While many fans were clamoring for a conceptual sequel, the band offers a song-oriented approach that is more Art Rock and less Metal (though "Empire" does Rock Hard in places).
Far removed from the fantasy and techno-paranoiac themes of "Operation: Mindcrime", the lyrics tackle social and physical handicaps ("Best I Can") and issues such as poverty and regret ("Della Brown"). Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo, and company focused much less on the darker side of love so prevalent in their earlier sound, and looked at romance head on with "Another Rainy Night" and "Hand on Heart."
While Queensrÿche lost some die-hard Metal fans with "Empire", the mature sound and tight production of Peter Collins (Rush) saw the band break into the mainstream and hit number nine on the Billboard singles chart with the Pink Floyd-inspired power ballad "Silent Lucidity", which has remained one of the band's set standbys into the 21st century.
The album stands as Queensrÿche's most commercially successful release, reaching triple-Platinum status and the single extracted, the power ballad "Silent Lucidity", reached No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Silent Lucidity" was also nominated for the Grammy Awards of 1992 in the categorie Best Rock Song, as well as Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
EMI-USA/Capitol Records, Inc., 1990 (CDP-7-92806-2). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Best I Can 5:30 
2. The Thin Line 5:42 
3. Jet City Woman 5:20 
4. Della Brown 7:04 
5. Another Rainy Night (Without You) 4:44 
6. Empire 5:07 
7. Resistance 4:47 
8. Silent Lucidity 5:45 
9. Hand On Heart 5:30 
10. One And Only 5:52 
11. Anybody Listening? 7:40
Total playing time: 63:01

The third full-length studio album by cult American Melodic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
CBS/Sony Inc., 1983 (25AP 2643). Made in Japan. First press. Insert. Used (cover/disc): NM+/NM+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Metal Health
2. Cum On Feel The Noize
3. Don't Wanna Let You Go
4. Slick Black Cadillac
5. Love's A Bitch

Side Two
6. Breathless
7. Run For Cover
8. Battle Axe
9. Let's Get Crazy
10. Thunderbird

The fifth full-length studio album by cult American Melodic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Despite the record's name, this is actually the band's fifth studio album. However, it is their third major label/worldwide release.
This is the first Quiet Riot album not to feature any cover songs, and the last to feature lead singer Kevin DuBrow until the 1993 album “Terrified”. It’s also the first Quiet Riot album to feature Chuck Wright, formerly of Giuffria, who replaced Rudy Sarzo on bass as an official member - prior to this, he had performed some uncredited bass work on the band's earlier albums. He would rejoin the band on an on/off basis over the years, and is in the current version of the band.
A heavier emphasis on keyboards suggests the band was trying to keep in step with such other chart topping bands as Night Ranger and Bon Jovi, as evidenced by the popular MTV video - stadium hymn "The Wild and the Young", and the more restrained "Twilight Hotel".
Although "QR III" was greeted favorably by their remaining fans, the album failed to match the mega-sales of their major label debut album. Following the massive success of "Metal Health" and the more modest reception of "Condition Critical" (which failed to duplicate "Metal Health"'s success, but still went top 20 and receive a Platinum certification), sales of "QR III" were even lower, reaching only No. 31 on the US charts. It marked Quiet Riot's final plunge away from stardom as the band's following releases would not enter the charts at all. With constant bickering behind the scenes, DuBrow was handed his walking papers shortly after the ensuing tour ended.
Pasha/CBS Inc., 1986 (Pasha 12 / OZ 40321). Made in USA. First press. Still sealed. Cut-out corner.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Main Attraction 4:44
2. The Wild And The Young 3:35
3. Twilight Hotel 4:34
4. Down And Dirty 3:15
5. Rise Or Fall 4:00

Side 2
6. Put Up Or Shut Up 4:07
7. Still Of The Night  4:40
8. Bass Case 1:00
9. The Pump 4:01
10. Slave To Love 3:57
11. Helping Hands 4:12

Total playing time: 42:13 min.

The second full-length studio album by British heavy metal band.
Carrere/RCA Ltd., 1982 (CAL 138). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. American Radio Stations  4:02
2. Wasted Years  4:22
3. Woman  3:10
4. Heartbreaker  4:30
5. Silver And Gold  5:00
  
Side Two
6. Long Way From Home  3:33
7. Only Child  3:45
8. Blame It On The Night  3:44
9. Wild Cat Woman  3:48
10. Ready To Go  3:40
   
Total playing time: 39:34 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The first album to feature Bobby Rondinelli on drums and Joe Lynn Turner on lead vocals (the third and final vocalist), after the departures of Cozy Powell and Graham Bonnetrespectively, following the release of "Down To Earth" album.
The album marked the further commercialization of the band's sound, with Blackmore once describing at the time a liking for the Rock band, Foreigner. It became the band's highest-charting album on the UK Albums Chart, where it peaked at number three. "I Surrender" became the band's highest charting Single in the UK, reaching No. 3.
Allegedly, the album's cover (designed by Hipgnosis) had originally been proposed for use on Black Sabbath's 1978 release "Never Say Die!".
Polydor, 1981 (2391 506). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX-/NM-.


Tracklist:
1. I Surrender 4:00
2. Spotlight Kid 4:52
3. No Release 5:31
4. Magic 4:05
5. Vielleicht Das Nachste Mal (Maybe the Next Time) 3:16
6. Can't Happen Here 4:56
7. Freedom Fighter 4:19
8. Midtown Tunnel Vision 4:30
9. Difficult To Cure (Beethoven's Ninth) 5:50

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The band’s last album to feature drummer Cozy Powell and their only album with vocalist Graham Bonnet. Released in 1979, it contains Rainbow's first hit single "Since You Been Gone", marking a more commercial direction of the band's sound.
The departure of Ronnie James Dio gave Ritchie Blackmore a chance to reinvent Rainbow, which he does to a certain extent on "Down To Earth". Adding former Deep Purple colleague Roger Glover as bassist and Graham Bonnet as vocalist, Blackmore tones down some of the excess of the Dio years, particularly in terms of fantastical lyrics, and turns to straight-ahead Hard Rock, only occasionally adorned by prominent synthesizers.
In general, their material is fairly solid, and "Since You Been Gone" easily ranks among the band's best songs, but overall the record is a little generic and sounds very much of its time - namely, the late '70s, when Album Rock still ruled the arenas. Nevertheless, Rainbow has a distinct idea, primarily through the guitar artistry and mystical sensibility of Ritchie Blackmore. He sounds invigorated on the album, turning in muscular performances and strong solos on each cut; clearly, the reunion has revitalized him.
Blackmore, Glover, and drummer Cozy Powell turn "Down To Earth" into a fine Hard Rock platter. It might not offer anything unique, but it delivers the goods!
Polydor Incorporated, 1979 (PD-1-6221 (2391 410)). Made in the USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. All Night Long 3:49
2. Eyes Of The World 6:36
3. No Time To Lose 3:41
4. Makin' Love 4:36

Side 2
5. Since You Been Gone (Russ Ballard cover) 3:10
6. Love's No Friend 4:52
7. Danger Zone 4:30
8. Lost In Hollywood 4:51
Total playing time: 36:05 min.

The first live album by legendary British Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Breaking with '70s Heavy Metal tradition by releasing a live album after only two studio efforts (you're supposed to have three before the live one), Rainbow served up this double platter in 1977. It was recorded live over several German and Japanese dates in late 1976, during the Rising World Tour.
"On Stage" is full of great songs and playing, it's one of the best live albums ever recorded. The production is very good. Produced by Martin Birch, who was responsible for much of Iron Maiden's production.
Going without saying, one should be sure going into this, that there's gonna be a lot of ingenious guitar licks being composed, adding a lot of life to tracks like "Catch the Rainbow" and "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves". Those tracks in particular are both on the slower side in comparison to many on the debut, but have an excellent delivery when performed live. Dio's untouched live vocal performance crossed with the unstoppable Ritchie Blackmore showcase some of the greatest moments in "live record" history. The help of Jimmy Bain on bass and Cozy Powell on drums, although less famous at the time, assist driving home and backing many of Blackmore's tangents. This would set the stage for what we should expect from those musicians on future releases.
The covers performed on here are pretty great; while "Mistreated" may seem redundant due to being taken from Blackmore's previous band, it's a nice touch hearing Dio sing it instead. Toney Carey on the keyboards obviously isn't too different from Jon Lord, but still pretty great. "Still I'm Sad" stands out as a unique one here, as it was originally just an instrumental cover on the studio album. But on this, we are given vocals and more intensity, in turn churning out a track that has more suspense, and you can't really hear it anywhere else...
Great release, with some unique output that you won't hear anywhere else!
Polydor/Oyster/Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, 1977 (2675 142). Made in Germany. First press. 2x OIS. Used (cover/disc1/disc2): EX+/EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Disc 1
Side One
Intro: Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland cover) 0:31
1. Kill the King 4:59
2. Medley 12:40
Man on the Silver Mountain 4:10
Blues 4:00
Starstruck 1:55
Blues 1:20
Man on the Silver Mountain 0:45
Total time 16:50

Side Two
1. Catch the Rainbow 15:40
Total time 15:40


Disc 2
Side Three
1. Mistreated (Deep Purple cover) 13:04
Total time 13:04

Side Four
1. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 7:35
2. Still I'm Sad (The Yardbirds cover) 11:05
Total time 18:40 min.

Total playing time: 64:00 min.
 

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The record is an unexpected return to form from the journeyman Hard Rockers. Just a record before, Rainbow sounded as if they were verging on Billy Squier territory, but here, they reverse course and deliver a solid, no-frills Hard Rock record. It isn't just that the material is stronger, though it certainly is, it's that Roger Glover abandoned his smoothed-out, radio-ready production that marred "Difficult To Cure". The band line-up was the same as had recorded the previous "Difficult To Cure" album, with the exception of David Rosenthal, who replaced Don Airey on keyboards.
Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner sounds more comfortable with the group, and the entire band just seems to gel, turning even the generic numbers on the album into enjoyable, straight-ahead Hard Rock. There may not be any specific showcases for Ritchie Blackmore, but his playing is better heard in this setting, where he's not only soloing, he's propelling the band with his powerful riffs. As always, he's the driving force behind the band, but this is truly a band effort, which is one of the reasons why "Straight Between The Eyes" is one of the strongest albums the group ever cut!
In 2022, "Straight Between The Eyes" was named #5 of "The 25 greatest Rock guitar albums of 1982" list in Guitar World Magazine.
PolyGram Records, Inc., 1982 (422-825 387-1-M (SRMI-4041)). Made in USA. Second press. Insert. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Death Alley Driver 4:36
2. Stone Cold 5:15
3. Bring On The Night (Dream Chaser) 4:02
4. Tite Squeeze 3:15
5. Tearin' Out My Heart 4:00

Side 2
1. Power 4:23
2. Miss Mistreated 4:25
3. Rock Forever 3:40
4. Eyes Of Fire 6:41

Total playing time: 41:00 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The record is an unexpected return to form from the journeyman Hard Rockers. Just a record before, Rainbow sounded as if they were verging on Billy Squier territory, but here, they reverse course and deliver a solid, no-frills Hard Rock record. It isn't just that the material is stronger, though it certainly is, it's that Roger Glover abandoned his smoothed-out, radio-ready production that marred "Difficult To Cure". The band line-up was the same as had recorded the previous "Difficult To Cure" album, with the exception of David Rosenthal, who replaced Don Airey on keyboards.
Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner sounds more comfortable with the group, and the entire band just seems to gel, turning even the generic numbers on the album into enjoyable, straight-ahead Hard Rock. There may not be any specific showcases for Ritchie Blackmore, but his playing is better heard in this setting, where he's not only soloing, he's propelling the band with his powerful riffs. As always, he's the driving force behind the band, but this is truly a band effort, which is one of the reasons why "Straight Between The Eyes" is one of the strongest albums the group ever cut!
In 2022, "Straight Between The Eyes" was named #5 of "The 25 greatest Rock guitar albums of 1982" list in Guitar World Magazine.
PolyGram Records, Inc./Polydor K. K., 1982 (28MM 0152). Made in Japan. First press. OBI (2nd version). Insert. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Death Alley Driver 4:36
2. Stone Cold 5:15
3. Bring On The Night (Dream Chaser) 4:02
4. Tite Squeeze 3:15
5. Tearin' Out My Heart 4:00

Side 2
1. Power 4:23
2. Miss Mistreated 4:25
3. Rock Forever 3:40
4. Eyes Of Fire 6:41

Total playing time: 41:00 min.