Dutch label Music On CD is reissuing both GIUFFRIA albums, and although not specified, both are remastered versions. Second album 1986’s “Silk + Steel” is another awesome slice of pure AOR / Melodic Hard rock delivered by Giuffria, a must have for any fan of the genre.
“Silk + Steel” came two years after the debut LP and featured new guitarist Lanny Cordola (instead of Craig Goldy, who went to Dio) and bassist David Sikes (who took over from Chuck Wright, who returned to Quiet Riot).
Produced by Pat Glasser – who was at the time also the producer of Giuffria’s MCA labelmates Night Ranger – the sound here combined melodic gems (Silk) and edgy rockers (Steel).
The uber melodic elements of debut are retained, many times compared with Journey.
The grandiose ‘No Escape’ starts with helicopter effects before exploding into a great rocking piece with a super chorus, while the hit ‘I Must Be Dreaming’ is one of our favorite Giuffria songs ever (although it’s a cover).
‘Radio’ is a true melodic hard rocker plenty of edge, as well as the the glammy ‘Lethal Lover’ and the raunchy ‘Dirty Secrets’.
Then ‘Tell It Like It Is’ is pure class AOR, elegant and polished, and the intense ‘Change of Heart’ is another winner.
The sound on Guiffria’s second effort is much more polished & slick than the debut, and we love this classic mid-Eighties glossy production. While the album was criticized by specialized press back in the day for being too much commercial, nowadays is recognized as a true ’80s AOR / Melodic Hard gem.
As said, this MoCD reissue sounds obviously remastered, not specified if this was especially commissioned for this release or uses a previous remastering job. Anyway, sound quality is excellent.
A MUST HAVE
1 No Escape 5:29
2 Love You Forever 4:00
3 I Must Be Dreaming 4:24
4 Girl 4:29
5 Change Of Heart 3:35
6 Radio 4:27
7 Heartache 3:48
8 Lethal Lover 4:21
9 Tell It Like It Is 4:06
10 Dirty Secrets 4:41
Giuffria – Silk + Steel 2023 Music On CD, MP3+FLAC CD
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