POWER/TRAD/BLUES. METAL REVIEW - Banshee - Race Against Time (1989)

Also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn4gp698uGI

Price Paid: $3.60

What Is It?
....This is why I collect vinyl. Every once in a while you happen upon an album that contains some of the most killer shit you've heard in years. This band fucking rules. I got the album yesterday, and have since listened to it 4+ times. They display a Traditional/Glam style infused with the flavor of 1989, some blues metal elements. It comes out sounding killer.

The Rundown:
It should tell you something that I kept going back again and again listening to this thing - It never tires. Not only are the songs catchy as hell, the individual musicians are quite competent with their instruments and each one stands out (amazing solos, crazy double kick, good basslines). It should be noted that the solos are RIDICULOUS. I don't think there is a song on the "Race Against Time" album I don't like. The album starts at 100mph and doesn't ever seem to let up - and they did this while still featuring ballads!

What I love about this record is how they are so in your face while still retaining a charming aesthetic. Banshee can write a song like hell and then play it flawlessly, leaving those who would only copy Zeppelin that year in the DUST. How they never got more recognition is a true mystery. There is an obvious virtuosity here...They grabbed the bull by the horns on this one. Now that I'm thinking about it, "Race Against Time" sounds JUST like a Maiden track! It should be mentioned that this album has its fair share of power metal sounding moments. It would be a far stretch to just call this a Glam/Hair record...

Recommended Tracks:
"Shoot Down The Night" (The opening scream is boner worthy)
"All Alone"
"Race Against Time"
"Call Of The Wild"
"Drive Like Hell"
"Missing You"

Wrap-Up
Let's just say this record might eventually make its way to Icon or Shok Paris status in my eyes. Incredibly enjoyable, and a total gem. Paying $3.60 for this was a steal. Great feelgood record, with (and I can't stress this enough) fucking AMAZING musicians behind it. 9/10 rating.