This album nearly saved the 80's metal genre in my mind. Released in 1983 the album was decidedly different than the rest of the new 80's metal at the time...meaning this was smart lyrics, highly melodic music, and great guitar without going overboard in the "guitar slinger" dept. Randy Jackson can "sling" with the best, but Jackson never overplays on the record, but still burns white-hot. Don't expect any cliche guitar licks, or party-till-you-puke lyrics, or sleezy, juvinile sex songs here, this trio's serious about their music. Not Rush serious, but serious nontheless. All tracks are keepers with a possible low point being the rock-a-billy "Slow Down" which is the only song not written by Randy Jackson. A top five metal album from the 80's easily....Unless you dig Motley Crue's work.....please!