Robin George - Dangerous Music (1985) {2010, Remastered}

The music has stood the test of time and in ‘Heartline’ you have a true rock anthem that should be gracing any rock compilation worth its salt. The crashing guitar riff, harmony vocals and keys make for a song you can listen to again and again. But there are plenty of other delights including ‘Spy’, which has a slight T Rex feel mainly in the vocals. The catchy ‘No News Is Good News’ would I am sure have proved a worthy single if given the chance as would ‘Showdown’ which featured Phil Lynott on bass. Of the five bonus songs three are from the ‘Tommy Vance’ show with ‘Spy’ dropping the acoustic sound of the album version for a more keyboard led approach. It actually sounds better than the album version! There is also a heavy remix of ‘Heartline’, which again is worthy having if you’re a fan. One of the great 80's melodic rock albums from a UK artist who could more than hold his own against the deluge of US melodic hard rock bands around at the same time. An essential album to have in your collection. ~ Jason Ritchie, getreadytorock