RAINBOW “STRAIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES” (U.S. POLYDOR PDS 1 6348) 1982

CVR is vg++ SMALL HOLE UPPER RIGHT CORNER DISC M-

Songs are mostly strong, if a bit polished and of its time. It is definitely going for catchy and produced, and that is okay. Not everything has to be art. Vocals are terrific, as is the band. Ritchie is freaking top-notch here, solos are clean and coming close to virtuosity. This effort really grooves for me. I dig it.

ORIGINAL STERLING FIRST PRESSING…

TRACKLIST

Death Alley Driver        4:38

Stone Cold 5:15

Bring On The Night (Dream Chaser)       4:02

Tite Squeeze      3:10

Tearin’ Out My Heart    4:00

Power        4:25

MISS Mistreated 4:25

Rock Fever 3:45

Eyes Of Fire        6:35