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This review was written before the record company , in there infinite
wisdom, decided to put back the American release until April so they could
record another 3 tracks. They never said which April either.
This is one cd I could not wait to hear after all the hype surrounding the
new line up as well as the rave reviews surrounding last years live shows
in the U.S.A. So finally a Jap copy arrives through my door and I am still
utterly stunned at how awesome this cd is.
Sounding much more balanced than 1988`s Trial by Fire, the band are so on
fire obviously enjoying a new lease of life with the addition of new boys
Dean Castronovo on drums and Steve Augeri on vocals.
This man is totally world class, comparing favourably with Steve Perry
while still retaining his own strong distinctive identity. Yes he really
is that good!!!
(This review was brought to you courtesy of The Groove Machine.)
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