QUIET RIOT

Digitally remastered edition of this 1988 album from the L.A. Hard Rockers. With original vocalist Kevin Dubrow fired from the line-up, the band intended to carry on under a new moniker and looked to modify their sound, whilst searching for a replacement vocalist. They quickly settled on ex Rough Cutt singer Paul Shortino, developed a chest thumping blues rock style and met with their record company about recording a new album, only to be told that contractually, and for commercial reasons, they would have to continue using the Quiet Riot name. Despite the odds stacked against them the bands final album was a spectacular statement, drinking from the same bluesy well as Whitesnake, Rainbow and Dio. Paul Shortinos vocals are both impressive and effective, whilst the songs are little short of spectacular, leaving nobody in any doubt that had this project been launched as a brand new entity they might well have gained a new lease of life to rival their original success. Rock Candy.