It was their first studio album since the 1974 "Positive Vibrations" and the last with original setting. After such a long intermission you'd expect some change in song writing or musical direction, but no. They compose, sing and play like nothing had happened the last fifteen years. It's good solid rock'n'roll and ballads with that special Alvin Lee feeling, tight and attractive. But although it's the same group procedure the atmosphere is another. Their old analog recordings always filled the space with a heavy natural sound. This digital handeling makes the music come through a lot thinner, almost glossy at parts. So even if it's good it could have been great if they just chosen less modern studio and mastering. Contemporary releases on CD and vinyl. First US vinyl on Chrysalis (F1 21722). UK issue had label as shown here and thin matt cover. (XYÄ*)
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