I've reviewed two Michael Schenker picture discs in this issue of Music Street Journal. The other one lands more firmly under heavy metal, but I think this is more hard rock.  Like the other one, the disc itself looks great. In fact, it earned one of our MSJ bonus videos. Call it what you like, but the combination of studio and live tracks, including three originally recorded with UFO, works well. Musicians included on this 2021 release along with Schenker include Pete Way (ex-UFO), Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC) and Herman Rarebell (ex-Scorpions).

This item earned itself one of our Music Street Journal bonus content videos on our Youtube channel. You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCxwFGU5M0

This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2023  Volume 3 More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2023.

The disc starts with a balladic sound. Mellow guitar sounds start it in intricate ways. After the first verse, it rocks out more heavily. The guitar work on this is so strong. The whole cut works extremely well. It takes on some almost technical metal vibes at times, and there is a great balance between mellower and more rocking zones.

Arena rock with some definite keyboard angles is the order of business as this gets going. This gets into more metallic zones as it continues. It's a cool rocker with some particularly tasty riffs. The guitar soloing on this is particularly tasty and meaty.