Description

Still sealed cut out edition

Rare original 1987 American MCA pressing

Operating From Los Angeles during the early to mid 80s, Keel looked as if they could well be the next in line to follow hot on the heels of neighbourhood bands such as Mötley Crüe, Dokken and Quiet Riot. They had it all; a charismatic front-man in Ron Keel, two smoking-hot guitarists and solid industry support. Kiss man Gene Simmons had produced two albums, helping to establish them as the next big thing. When it came time to record their third and fourth, albums, they had done their homework and prepared a clutch of world beating anthems, all injected with the energy and enthusiasm of men expecting big results. Recruiting producer Michael Wagener (Mötley Crüe, Ozzy and Accept) the band wasted little time in laying down the law in Los Angeles, creating a sound that combined all the exciting elements of hard rock at the time. The bands new label created a crystal clean production and the had songs benefited by choice co-writes from Jack Ponti (Bon Jovi co writer), Bruce Springsteen and Dio’s Jimmy Bain. Released in 1986 and 1987, the albums received a very positive reception but inexplicably failed to commercially realize their potential. The album had a had time to compete with their most successful album The Final Frontier. Guest on this album features Don Dokken and Jaime St. James. It was a shame that this album did do as well as its a fine and near perfect example of red hot rock from an era that embraced the style and sound that Keel perfectly embodied. It had it all, great vocals, shredding solos, catchy riffs and shouted choruses. Its well worth checking out.

Track list:
1. United Nations
2. Somebodys Waiting
3. Cherry Lane
4. Calm Before The Storm
5. King Of The Rock
6. Its A Jungle Out There
7. I Said The Wrong Thing To The Right Girl
8. Don’t Say You Love Me
9. If Love Is A Crime (I Wanna Be Convicted)
10. 4th Of July