When I first put this album on I was pretty impressed. Apart from a couple of hiccups, Schenker just keeps on putting out great material. Of course, it's not just the guitaring. He and his band keep on writing great songs, and his vocalists are also able to sing, which helps a lot.
Though I still believe the album name was meant to draw back those fans who had deserted him in the '90's, anyone who took the bait could not help but be glad they had. It is almost as though the same thing has happened to Schenker as has happened to Malmsteen and others – that they have dabbled in the mainstream looking for success, and now just make the music they want. If that is true – it works.
My favourite songs on the album include No Turning Back, Because I Can, How Will You Get Back and Blinded By Technology.
Rating : An indication that Schenker is getting back to what he does best, writing great songs. You can't revisit your heyday, but this is up there on a second tier. 4/5.
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