On the 9th album by one of the 70's biggest rock bands, Uriah Heep have their moments but something is clearly not as it was. The songs are no longer as majestic and powerful, nor as lengthy as they were before. There are some good moments but they also leaned towards a more melodic radio rock-friendly approach which did not do much positive to the former "high and mighty" Uriah Heep, other than maybe selling-wise. The band had for the first time produced an album by themselfs and it was their most lightweight to date. Singer David Byron made his last album with the band, after being fired after the tour due to his alcohol problems that he had had for some time but got out of hand on the tour for the album. Also bassist John Wetton quit the band, he who replaced original bassist Gary Thain before the last album. Gary Thain was found dead in december 1975. He died of an heroin overdose. The rock-life can be hard...

1)One way or another (7,0) Terrible singing by John Wetton but an okey hard rock song.

2)Weep in silence (8,0) Wonderful powerballad but too sharp guitarsound.

3)Misty eyes (7,5) Partyly very good, partly cheesy half acoustic with a good a capella-part.

4)Midnight (7,0)

5)Can't keep a good band down (7,5) Simply a rock'n'roller.

6)Woman of the world (6,0) Stupid poppy song.

7)Footprints in the snow (7,5)

8)Can't stop singing (5,0) Too cheesy and poppy soul like song.

9)Make a little love (7,5) A good bluesrocker.

10)Confession (6,5) 2-minute vocal-piano ballad.

Score: 6,95

David Byron (David Garrick)-vocals (1947-1985)

Mick Box-guitars (b.1947)

John Wetton-bass, mellotron and piano (b.1949)

Lee Kerslake-drums (b.1947)

Ken Hensley-organ, piano and guitars (b.1945)

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