Sometimes when LP:s are shun by critics and/or the large public you totally get it cause they're simply not good enough, but there are cases where I do not understand why, like with this one. Initially both the album and its spawned 45 "Radioactive" did well on the lists and got fairly positive reviews, but lately I've seen both die-hard Zeppelin and Bad Company fans passing it by in the cheapest bins without giving it a thought. Had copies myself to and from since first release, always cherished it and now wondering what's there not to like? I'm getting Jimmy Page's shrewd guitars and Paul Rogers signature vocals to a mostly tight and hard hitting backing. The songs are well written and though with one or two low points (as any album would have due to someones particular taste) most of it come out both catchy and well performed. E.g. "Closer" heavy yet with a fantastic flow and top vocals by Rogers. "Radioactive" has a blend of simple and quirky making it stick immediately. "Midnight Moonlight" allegedly initially a Led Zeppelin project called "Swan Song", but if just a remaining idea or part of the recording is from that I don't know. Epic song having both multiple theme changes, calm soothing parts and heavy riffs. Good plan, but not the smoothest realisation giving a somewhat chaotic impression, yet an interesting trip. Only track choice I don't follow is the "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" cover. Rather ordinary version and not fitting the rest. To my ears a good hard rock album and still worth much better response from critics and public. Issued and reissued all over the world on every possible format through the years. Premiere German had labels as shown here, glossy stickered cover and picture/credit inner. (LÖZ*) (GÖXÄ*)
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