Dio´s first solo album argued to be his best by a large chunk of fans. It's tight and has a great hard edge to it. This was what metal was all about for ages - heavy drums and headbanging rythmns together with soaring vocals and good guitar riffs.
The line-up is arguably the finest Dio ever had. The guitarist most closely linked with Dio, Vivian Campbell (originally from UK NWOBHM band Sweet Savage) makes a good impression here. Vinny Appice, who had previously (and currently still is, on the 'Heaven and Hell' tour) filled in for Bill Ward in Black Sabbath, is a long-time Dio associate, as is Jimmy Bain had been in the classic 'Rainbow Rising'-era line-up of Rainbow. Even more importantly, this album has more classics than you shake a stick at. 'Rainbow In The Dark' works really well, with its instantly recognisable keyboard motif (played by Dio himself) and catchy chorus make it a memorable track.
The line-up is arguably the finest Dio ever had. The guitarist most closely linked with Dio, Vivian Campbell (originally from UK NWOBHM band Sweet Savage) makes a good impression here. Vinny Appice, who had previously (and currently still is, on the 'Heaven and Hell' tour) filled in for Bill Ward in Black Sabbath, is a long-time Dio associate, as is Jimmy Bain had been in the classic 'Rainbow Rising'-era line-up of Rainbow. Even more importantly, this album has more classics than you shake a stick at. 'Rainbow In The Dark' works really well, with its instantly recognisable keyboard motif (played by Dio himself) and catchy chorus make it a memorable track.
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