Firehouse--Hold Your Fire

Firehouse--Hold Your Fire (1992) Rating--7.0 **U.S. Sales Certification--Gold**

Not nearly as swift as the debut release, as the band seems to take a somewhat "spunkier" approach. There are still a lot of decent (and in some places quite good) riffs, but not as bottom-heavy or no-holds-barred. Just a bit of a lack of energy overall, I suppose. However, better than the third....
Opening cut "Reach For the Sky" is oh-so-sweet, with the same punch and drive carrying over from the band's debut. While some of the other tracks are good, "Reach" is definitely tops.
"Life in the Real World" and "Mama Didn't Raise No Fool" are both fast and upbeat, and "Talk of the Town" has some sharp chops.
"Hold the Dream" is a strong, emotional song, and the thick chorus of the title cut provides a good backbone.
Other songs sprinkle light highlights here and there, but none on a full-time basis. A good buy for the huge fan of the debut, but probably not for the casual heavy rock buyer.
TRACK LIST: Reach For the Sky/Rock You Tonight/Sleeping With You/You're Too Bad/When I Look Into Your Eyes/Get in Touch/Hold Your Fire/The Meaning of Love/Talk of the Town/Life in the Real World/Mama Didn't Raise No Fool/Hold The Dream

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