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2016 remastered edition with 3 bonus tracks

Widely recognized as one of (if not the) first Dutch heavy metal bands, Picture’s storied career dates all the way back to 1979. Their classic first four albums have previously been released on cd but finally we see the group’s fifth opus, Traitor, join the ranks and on cd for the very first time. This was Picture’s second-and, at the time, final-album with English front man Pete Lovell. This period signaled a shift towards a slightly more commercial hard rock direction, under pressure from a record label hoping to mirror the massive success of American acts such as Mötley Crüe. But make no mistake: Traitor’s nine tracks remain packed with hard-hitting traditional metal riffs and absolutely anthemic choruses-a logical next step on the heels of 1983’s Eternal Dark. Some of the better tracks on the album include Lost In The Night which displays dazzling Judas Priest-inspired guitar solos, thundering pace, but coupled with melodic, female-backed choruses. Anyway, those who dislike the melodic side of things may not care for this album – I’d advise you to check out Pictures first three albums. Here, the band continues to evolve throughout their career, and opt for the saccharin, glammy, anthemic sound that Saxon attempted at the time.

Track list:
1. Traitor
2. Right Now
3. Fantasies
4. Dyin To Live
5. Lost In The Night
6. State Of Shock
7. Loud ‘N Proud
8. Out Of Control
9. We Don’t Need To Hide
10. Fantasies-long version
11. Bombers-1985 version
12. Rock On Tonight