For me "Strike X" is the perfect follow up record to "Point Blank " album. I think if this album has been released back in 1990, it could be a huge success! Definately a back to their roots album. What can I say about this release? Everything, for me, sounds perfect. From the first song, which opens the album, you know what to expect. Great melodies, awesome vocals, sharp guitars and catchy and memorable choruses. "Under Blue Skies" opens the album in a mid-tempo rhythm but with a heavy riff , while "Strike Back " is a fast paced rocker with some heavy in-your face guitar work. It reminds a lot of the "You're Back" tune of "Point Black" album!! "Until the Last Goodbye ' is a bit more commercial tune, but with a catchy as hell chorus line. "Southern Winds " and "I Need You" are the two ballads of the album, both with beautiful melodies. The ballads always have been Bonfire's strong point. All in all this is an excellent release from the masters of German melodic hard rock.
HeavyParadise's Rating: 9/10
Tracks
1. Revelation Day 0:41 2. Under Blue Skies 5:36 3. Strike Back 4:53 4. Down to Atlanta 4:01 5. Southern Winds 4:50 6. Good Time Rock'n'Roll 5:00 7. Until the Last Goodbye 4:32 8. Diamonds in the Rough 4:13
9. Damn You 4:21 10. Anytime You Cry 5:35 11. Too Much Hollywood 5:06 12. I Need You 4:38
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