into the fire

Digipack CD
-An excellent solo rock album from the former Argent guitarist and songwriter. -Booklet with authoritative and extensive liner notes by respected author and journalist Chris Welch. -Expertly remastered - superb sound.
'Into The Fire' provides copious delights for fans of heavy rock. Although first released in 1981, it sounds surprisingly modern and is closer in spirit to Bon Jovi than the New Romantic style most associate with the early Eighties. Ballard, formerly lead singer with British group Argent, had written the classic 'God Gave Rock'n'Roll To You', a big hit in the Seventies. When Russ left Argent to launch a solo career, he clearly retained his love for rock'n'roll. The ten fiery tracks on this much sought after collection showcase his strident vocals and biting lead guitar. Backing band, The Barnet Dogs include former Argent colleague and The Kinks' drummer Bob Henrit, and they tear into punk flavoured rave-ups 'Breakdown' and 'Don't Go To Soho', as well as more melodic rockers like 'I Will Be There'. Hailed as one of Ballard's best, this is a blazing hot album. Handle with care!
Tracklisting: -Rock & Roll Lover -Breakdown -Where Do We Go From -Guilty -Don't Go To Soho -Tonight -Madman -Strangers -Here Comes The Hurt -I Will Be There