Heavy Star - Ride On (CD)

HEAVY STAR from Italy combine classic sounds somewhere between KISS and THE RAMONES, spiced with both some hair and glam metal as well as a spoonful of NWOBHM, topped with an up to date production. "Ride On" rocks for the most part but might find lots of competitors especially in Scandinavia. Tracks like "My Lady Firefly", "Lexi Love" or "Just Like Madness" are nothing but fun. It's pure rockn'n'roll at times but with a powerful sound for sure. Most of the tracks on "Ride On" manage to finally get you after two or three spins, though. (MS)