My fourth and last post handeling the band's early Vertigo tetralogy. This their eighth album in total also became a first major breakthrough - entering the UK chart at #1 and having top sales Downunder and all over Europe - with the spawned 45 - "Down, Down" - getting a similar result. Back then I found it less exciting than their pervious ones. After the hard "Hello!" and downright cruel "Quo" this felt more mellow and crowd pleasing and therefore didn't hit me the same way. The young man I was then needed more rage. But forgetting about the past and listening today it's still a very good rock'n'roll album, tighter and more swinging than much from other now more publically appreciated bands. These guys could really play, welded together as one. "Most Of The Time" is heavy blues with an abundance of good guitars, "Where I Am" a sweet ballad and "Bye Bye Johnny" a fast and intense version of the Berry song. The rest signature boogie rock with lots and lots of prominent guitars. A positive journey without second thoughts or pondering of any kind. So if you're into easy-peasy rock'n'roll and for some reason haven't got it yet I recommend you try. Issued and reissued on about every format all over the world through the years. US vinyl on Capitol (ST-11381). Japan 2013 CD Vertigo UICY 75695) came with single version of "Down Down" and four live takes as bonus. Premiere UK had label as shown here and fully structured fold/out cover with lyric insert. (WLÖ*)(STÄQ*)
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