IN HEARING OF ATOMIC ROOSTER

After their magnum opus "Death Walks Behind You" the band got a new vocalist and changed their style somewhat. Overall this album just doesn't measure up to the previous one. The cover art is brutal as well. This just isn't as dark or heavy as the previous one.

"Breakthrough" is led by piano and drums with vocals a minute in. Catchy stuff but i'm not a fan. "Break The Ice" features organ early before the vocals, drums, piano and guitar take over before a minute. Again this is catchy. Guitar is prominant to end it. "Decision Indecision" opens with piano as reserved vocals join in. Drums follow in this laid back tune.

"A Spoonful Of Bromide Helps..." is an uptempo track with lots of piano. Guitar and organ trade off after 2 minutes. Piano is back leading. "Black Snake" is mostly vocals, organ and drums. Catchy but not a fan. The last three tunes are great. "Head In The Sky" is bombastic with vocals after a minute. Nice guitar after 4 1/2 minutes. "The Rock" is an instrumental that opens with drums and bass. Organ join in then guitar. Sounds like sax after 1 1/2 minutes then guitar. "The Price" reminds me of a GENTLE GIANT tune when the vocals come in. My favourite song on here.

3 stars.