Sun Red Sun--Sun Red Sun

Sun Red Sun--Sun Red Sun (1995/SRS) Rating--7.8

An All-Star lineup project, with Ray Gillen, John West, Bobby Rondinelli, Al Romano, and Mike Starr. The vocals are split amongst Gillen, West, and Romano, and a couple of the tracks were co-penned by Joey Belladonna?back when Romano was a member of his solo unit.
The ripping opener "Hard Life" sets the pace quickly, and "Lock Me Up" continues the chop-fest. A heavy frame mixes well with the melodious chorus of "I Know a Place," while "Responsible" is another good track.
Some strafing axe work highlights "Deadly Nightshade," and "Intoxication" has a little end-song groove added on. The true highlight here may be held within the disc-closing interview. It gives some insight into the band, but more importantly is a couple of hidden treasures at the close: original versions of "Hard Life" and "Big Misunderstanding," with Joey Belladonna singing. Nice stuff.
TRACK LIST: Hard Life/Outrageous/Lock Me Up/I Know a Place/Responsible/Big Misunderstanding/Deadly Nightshade/Intoxication/Interview With Al Romano and Bobby Rondinelli

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