This rare CD was originally released in Sweden way back in '86. It was an amazing release that immediately jumped to the top of the melodic metal pile, alongside bands such as Scorpions and TNT. Killer vocals by Sonny Larsson and super clean 'n fluid leads by guitarist Tom Nilsson made for a world-class release that shouldn't have stayed obscure. It was rather strange for this secular band to have a believer like Sonny in the band, writing lyrics to the majority of songs. You have one song ("Moving Emotion," written by an outsider named Hellström) reminiscing about "...makin' love...," while another ("He's Coming Back," written by Larsson) declares, "He's coming back with power and glory / He will return with fire." Another surprising riddle is the Hellström-penned tune, "Father of Lies," where Babylon is called the vulgar word for a female dog, yet tells the Truth concerning the devil, and affirms Jesus - "Jesus Christ of Nazareth, take my soul and take me home / Jesus Christ, I'm telling you, You're the One for me." Not as bad as Prince, but watch out! Let it also be known that the music is fabulous. Some will, of course, recognize Sonny's voice from his later work with Leviticus and Charizma. Available from Rad Rockers (see their full page ad in this issue for ordering info).
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