When I heard about the title, the classic Bob Dylan same-title album came to mind at once! There is a similarity, regarding the term “classic”. The Norwegians play no other than classic hard rock. Thin Lizzy are, with no doubt, one of the main influences, especially concerning vocals, whilst UFO, Blue Oyster Cult and early Whitesnake elements intensely follow. Powerful ingredients, eh?

The result of those influences and the way Street Legal bring it on, is more than satisfactory. Strong and well-played tracks, rock and roll feeling, a beautiful ballad (Shadow In My Heart), a fine cover on “She’s A Maniac” (unforgettable “Flashdance”… ), which is here entitled “Maniac”, while “The Battle Of Kringen” could be one of my favorite songs, if it wasn’t for “Gates Of Babylon” and maybe “Transylvania”. 

“Bite The Bullet”, full of hard rock riffs, worthy solos and very good vocals, which fill the atmosphere with feeling, is one of the most pleasant surprises for this semester.

The album is exceptional and I suggest you buy it without any hesitation.

Dimitris Kazantzis