This album sees Ian Gillan take over the vocal chores and it was a strange choice as he just never seemed to fit in. Many will say that this album is shit but I am quite fond of it. I believe I am in the minority. Mr.Gillan does have a powerful pair of lungs (I prefer a lady with a fine pair of breasts any day... sorry I digress) and he busts out some horrific metal screams that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Man does he ever let loose!!! Off the bat, you'll notice how loud this album is and it's not as bad as you think. It is different but what did you expect. Can you see Gillan pulling a Dio? No way man. I like the following tracks: 'Trashed', 'Zero The Hero' (massive riff that was later ripped by G'N'R in 'Paradise City') and 'Born Again'. I believe this would be a good album to bust out the hard liquor to.

© 1999 malphas