Classic San Francisco frash
Spacechild | Toronto, Canada | 01/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Maybe not as good as their debut (as the abridged Y&T anyways), Earthshaker, but a must have for any self-respecting metalhead (they don't make 'em like this any more). Great songs, production, and vocals from Dave Meniketti. Classics include the title track, Forever and Open Fire. Some amusing lyrics on Barroom Boogie (i.e. Frankenstein's daughter all curled up on me)and a great soft/hard ballad in Wind of Change (not to be confused with that Gorky Park nonsense from the Scorpions). There's not really a bad cut on here. This album should have propelled the San Francisco boys to loftier heights, but alas it did not. Unfortunately, their next album, Mean Streak, was a little lighter affair, but still decent."
From a 20 year Y&T fan
Bill | Columbus, Ohio United States | 06/06/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was introduced to Y&T by a fellow soldier from California when I was in the Army in 1982.It was the greatest favor anyone ever did for me ! Black Tiger is the first Y&T album I ever heard and remains one of my top ten favorites to this day.They are absolutely the most underated rock band of the 80's.Dave Meniketti is the best Lead Guitar/Lead Vocalist that I know of,performing each with an extreme amount of skill and feeling.A wonderful bluesy soulfulness.I can't say enough great things about this guy.Every song on this disc is great.I have a particular fondness for "Black Tiger","Open Fire"and "Don't Wanna Loose".I strongly suggest that everyone buy this.It is an absolute must for any rock/metal collection.(All Y&T's are a must in my opinion).If you are a metal fan from way back in the 80's or a younger person checking out some older rock,I truly believe you will love this disc."
Yes, it is that good!
L. B. Ivarsson | Rock City | 05/15/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Black tiger" from 1982 is (together with the following "Mean streak") Y&T's finest effort. After an instrumental tune/intro "From the moon" the action really begin, and "Open fire" is a typical up tempo song by Y&T, similar to "Mean streak". The material is rather diverse and there's lighter and melodic tunes like "Don't wanna lose" (a real gem!) as well as fast rockers in the shape of "Black tiger". The bass driven "Barroom boogie" gives the album character and the captivating fan favourite "Forever" gives an example of a classic Y&T formula used on previous as well as following songs. "Hell or high water" shows Y&T's ability to be slow but still groovy and heavy without ending up like Dio on "Strange highway". The closing "Winds of change" is a ballad and `tho I'm not crazy about Y&T's ballads in general it's quite good. Highly recommended!"
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
