Search - Black N Blue :: In Heat

Awesome Rock 'n Roll!

09/24/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Black 'n Blue album "In Heat"is awesome rock 'n roll by far! This was the last album Black 'n Blue released before they broke up in 1988. KISS bassist Gene Simmons produced this album and did a good job. (Black 'n Blue guitarist Tommy Thayer is now touring as the Ace Frehley Spaceman persona on the KISS/Aerosmith tour.) The standout track on this album is the opening song, "Rock On". It is a strong song with a great story, an awesome way to open an album, and there are rocking guitar riffs at the beginning of the song by Black 'n Blue guitarists Tommy Thayer and Jef "Woop" Warner. Highly Recommended!"

Many Memorable Songs - Underrated Album

Ben Wand | Gresham, OR United States | 08/20/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is the band's fourth album, and the second to be produced by Gene Simmons. This is an underrated album - almost every song is strong and there are several that are "hits".



I picked this up on cassette when I was 15 in '87, and again recently on CD. I still enjoy it immensely.



Tracks:

Rock On: Great intro tune, excellent melody

Sight for Sore Eyes: A bit of a departure, okay tune

Heat it Up, Burn it Out: Great builds up, strong rhythm

Suspicious: Okay attempt at a radio friendly song

Snake: Great rocker

Live It Up: I remember they closed a concert with this one. One of the classics on this album.

Gimme Your Love: Another awesome song

Get Wise to the Rise: One of my favorite tunes of all time - can't beat the lyrics and killer beat

Great Guns of Fire: Awesome rockin' tune - faster paced

Stranger: Slow tune that isn't all that great. Would have preferred to end the album with Great Guns of Fire.



This is an awesome album and their most mature effort. All their albums are good but this is their best one overall. This one shows their energy, passion, and awesome musicianship. It's a shame they weren't more popular - this album would have gotten them there if they'd received more promotion.

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