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Track Listings
| 1. Nail On The Head 4:15 |
| 2. I Can See You 4:13 |
| 3. Into The Wild 4:20 |
| 4. Money Talk 4:44 |
| 5. I'm Ready 4:14 |
| 6. Trail Of Diamonds 6:28 |
| 7. Southern Star 4:26 |
| 8. Believe 5:09 |
| 9. Lost 4:51 |
| 10. T-Bird Angel 4:01 |
| 11. Kiss Of Freedom 6:13 |
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For me Uriah Heep have been one of those bands we know have always been around, but have always been sitting on the horizon just getting on with making music and minding their own business, well boys jump off the horizon and into the foreground, Can't believe how good this album is, as soon as I heard the first track `nail on the head' to the last `kiss of freedom' I was very surprised, no rubbish tracks as the album nears the end, I didn't expect this to be so good.
Solid vocals, great music and catchy tunes make this a brilliant album, when a lot of other rock bands are really struggling to release good material and releasing albums just for the sake of it, it's nice to hear a good one for a change.
A couple of comments `it's like going back to the 70's but the music is up to date, I suppose you could say that about a lot of current rock bands, what's wrong with that? Some of the greatest rock bands and rock songs came from the 70's.
I agree with the good old vintage wine comment though, definitely not corked, but better with age, that sums up the band and this album for me. Go out and buy it! Can't wait for the next release.
Solid vocals, great music and catchy tunes make this a brilliant album, when a lot of other rock bands are really struggling to release good material and releasing albums just for the sake of it, it's nice to hear a good one for a change.
A couple of comments `it's like going back to the 70's but the music is up to date, I suppose you could say that about a lot of current rock bands, what's wrong with that? Some of the greatest rock bands and rock songs came from the 70's.
I agree with the good old vintage wine comment though, definitely not corked, but better with age, that sums up the band and this album for me. Go out and buy it! Can't wait for the next release.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
With previous studio outing Wake The Sleeper Uriah Heep gained lots of (well deserved) plaudits. But part of me wasn't quite convinced that it was as miles ahead of the other releases by this line up as suggested in some quarters. I actually prefer Sea Of Light, but that's personal taste I suppose. As great an album as Sleeper is I felt that Heep could probably push the envelope just that little bit more. And this is exactly what they have done with Into The Wild...
The triple tour de force of "Nail On The Head", "I Can See You" and the title track leave you quite breathless. And just as you are expecting an obligatory ballad the mid tempo heavy hammond organ-driven "Money Talk" and the galloping "I'm Ready" let you know that the band are in no mood to take prisoners. There are moments of light and shade, as one would expect with such a talented bunch of musicians. But this is an album dominated by big riffs and catchy choruses.
Much has been made of "new" drummer Russell Gilbraith, and he really is one hell of a drummer. But it should be said that Mike Paxman's superb sparkling-but-live-feel production allows all of the band to shine. Tevor Bolder's bass lines are a delight, bottom-heavy and a perfect fit with the drum monster. Phil Lanzon's keyboards are, as usual, seriously impressive. While Bernie Shaw gives possibly his best vocal performance ever on record. And as for guitarist Mick Box...well, he's Mick. You can almost see his rather infectious grin as you listen to this album. In fact the entire band's enthusiasm is palpable!
This is a VERY capable unit who are in the midst of a purple patch creatively (let's not forget the new songs on "Celebration"). Into The Wild just oozes life, musicianship and confidence. The songwriting partnership of Box/Lanzon continues to blossom; while Bolder's massive "Lost" moves the band in an almost Eastern direction; albiet with big guitar, drums, bass, keys and vocals!
I think that this is the best Uriah Heep album in more years than I care to remember; this from a line up that haven't produced a remotely average album in 20 years. If you are a Heep fan buy it. If you are not a Heep fan buy it and, if possible, go and see them live. You will not be disappointed. I can't imagine what heights they will aim for next. In the meantime I'm going to go and give Into The Wild (yet) another spin...
The triple tour de force of "Nail On The Head", "I Can See You" and the title track leave you quite breathless. And just as you are expecting an obligatory ballad the mid tempo heavy hammond organ-driven "Money Talk" and the galloping "I'm Ready" let you know that the band are in no mood to take prisoners. There are moments of light and shade, as one would expect with such a talented bunch of musicians. But this is an album dominated by big riffs and catchy choruses.
Much has been made of "new" drummer Russell Gilbraith, and he really is one hell of a drummer. But it should be said that Mike Paxman's superb sparkling-but-live-feel production allows all of the band to shine. Tevor Bolder's bass lines are a delight, bottom-heavy and a perfect fit with the drum monster. Phil Lanzon's keyboards are, as usual, seriously impressive. While Bernie Shaw gives possibly his best vocal performance ever on record. And as for guitarist Mick Box...well, he's Mick. You can almost see his rather infectious grin as you listen to this album. In fact the entire band's enthusiasm is palpable!
This is a VERY capable unit who are in the midst of a purple patch creatively (let's not forget the new songs on "Celebration"). Into The Wild just oozes life, musicianship and confidence. The songwriting partnership of Box/Lanzon continues to blossom; while Bolder's massive "Lost" moves the band in an almost Eastern direction; albiet with big guitar, drums, bass, keys and vocals!
I think that this is the best Uriah Heep album in more years than I care to remember; this from a line up that haven't produced a remotely average album in 20 years. If you are a Heep fan buy it. If you are not a Heep fan buy it and, if possible, go and see them live. You will not be disappointed. I can't imagine what heights they will aim for next. In the meantime I'm going to go and give Into The Wild (yet) another spin...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Back in the day Uriah Heep were always somewhat ridiculous. More Spinal Tap than Spinal Tap. No rock cliche undeployed. But often extremely enjoyable. I didn't expect much from Into the Wild but it is a kind of triumph. It is first of all, utterly preposterous most of the time. It has plenty of big, overblown choruses ('Red blood on the white snow') and is full to the brim with cod-heroic attitudes and stories (Don't cry, little sister, I won't be coming home'). It has some truly awful words: 'She's the candle that lights my room' starts second song, I Can See You. How much does she light up the room? Not that much by the sound of it. But immediately, abruptly, we are told 'Better watch out she's coming here soon'. Any particular reason we should watch out? All we know so far is that she's like a candle. Into the Wild starts by announcing that 'The soldiers are coming, they want me dead' - and adds, just in case we weren't clear - 'not alive'. But....the playing is great, the tunes are infectious, the production is excellent, Bernie Shaw sings very well and the whole thing is done with such elan you can't help be drawn in. It's ludicrous - but brilliant.
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Heep marches on as great as ever
This shows how 40 years in the business can not dent the creativity, endurance and quality of a great band like Uriah Heep. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Geoff
Great, Vibrant Album from Mick and Company
Vibrant: Merriam-Webster definition; 2.) pulsating with life, vigor, or activity.
Wake The Sleeper was a surprisingly vital and vibrant album from 2008. Read more
Wake The Sleeper was a surprisingly vital and vibrant album from 2008. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Erik Rupp
Sorry but it's awful
I admire loyal Heep fans for their efforts in praising every thing they do but you really nead to be honest. This album is a stinker. Read more
Published 5 months ago by I. Hampton
like a fine bottle of wine
excellent album their music has got stronger and stronger over the years they know how to keep their fans excited and wanting more and more of the music they produce well done heep... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. A. Le Page
Not a bad effort from those ageing rockers
I have pretty much discounted Uriah Heep over the last 30 years - my God, has it been that long?
When you look back, they didn't really make a classic album (calm down fans),... Read more
When you look back, they didn't really make a classic album (calm down fans),... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Metalstar
Classic Rock at it's Best
Uriah Heep are like a very fine Vintage Wine they just keep getting Better and Better with Age, Mick Box has to be the most Underrated Axe Guitarist of All Time he is most... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Andrew Goodman
Curate's egg.... (good in parts)
I had high hopes of this release, and most of it is good but some, sadly, is not. As other reviews have said, there is a definite nod back to Heep of the 70s here and there. Read more
Published 10 months ago by DWM
Still on top form
This record already seems to have garnered a fair number of superlatives, and I certainly wouldn't argue with that. Read more
Published 10 months ago by BigJohn
MARVELLOUS
What can I say? No nonsense, great songs, solid performances all round - the rejuvinated Heep just keep delivering. Long may they continue....
Published 10 months ago by The Doctor
Good stuff
I like this album except for two tracks. They are Southern Star and T-Bird Angel.
Bernie is in top form except on Southern Star, the poorest track on the CD, where he... Read more
Bernie is in top form except on Southern Star, the poorest track on the CD, where he... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Samuel Houston
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