Niagara - Now Or Never (1988)

It's the sort of late '80s album that, judging by the cover, may have been a bit of a wet lettuce, and yet hidden within are powerhouse vocals, searing hot guitars and the same quality one might find on albums by Shout and the likes. This is a good little record featuring some real sprightly numbers and V.M. Arias' guitars are simply wicked, anyone a fan of White Lion's Vito Bratta will find much shredding to savour here. Sure, the crystal clear and almost pompous vocal croon of Tony Cuervas is typical of its time but this is a solid effort featuring the fiery ramble of 'I Should Be Stronger' and the synth-drenched crunch of 'I Will Be There' with its sultry, pop edge. Typically late '80s yes, and that's why it's good. And that's a lot of hairspray use on that cover!
7/10