A breakthrough album for the band, as the improved distortion sound is immediately noticeable. The songwriting has also taken an overall step up, as this is a solid offering in the infant stages of power metal.
A number of good cuts are to be had. The title track has a solid swagger, "Hungry Years" is dominated by a swaying, intoxicating rhythm, and "Dallas 1 PM" has another pulsing, get-under-your-skin flow, and thematically it deals with the Kennedy assassination. Other notables include "Heavy Metal Thunder," "To Hell and Back Again," and the energy of "Taking Your Chances".

TRACK LIST: Heavy Metal Thunder/To Hell and Back Again/Strong Arm of the Law/Taking Your Chances/20,000 Ft./Hungry Years/Sixth Form Girls/Dallas 1PM