Reckless - Heart Of Steel (1984)

Pretty meaty hard rock, big hair, pomp, glammed up and fronted by Steve madden who certainly gives an air of steel to the nine tracks on offer. Favourite track hasd to be the hard edged 'Drivin' You mad' featuring a killer riff and hungry backing vocal attack. I was surprised just how much this album sneers and then is more than happy to leave you astray with a melodic groove. Lederman's drums give 'Feel The Fire' a far more poppy edge but it's album opener 'Hot n' Ready' that brought the band minor success, this was the lead single supported by typically '80s hair metal video. The more I listen to this opus the deeper I fall in love with it. Proof that not all '80s hair metal was just about image, because Reckless most certainly add a bucket full of cement to their sound. 7/10