The 'Killer Dwarfs' debut sees a more NWOBHM sound than with later releases. Here they opt for a pretty uncompromising early Metal sound, most reminiscent to me of 'The Rods'.

The album fires off with the plodding 'Are you Ready' a strong driving number with hearty choruses and gutsy drum and bass work. Even better though is the chugging 'Can't Lose', which highlights some fine guitaring and some of 'Russ Graham's' best vocals. 'Drifter' offers us some much needed diversity with its strong Prog feel and the intro to which could quite easily be from 'Hawkwind', the track continues with an atmospheric feel supported by a strong plod. The intro to 'Prisoner' is a thumping bit of axe work, and continues in similar fashion with plenty of probing guitar work, vocally it becomes a bit high pitched, but makes for a solid journey. 'Heavy Mental Breakdown' is a promising number, which displays some fine soloing, reminiscent of 'Riots' 'Mark Reale', lyrically and vocally it comes unstuck though and doesn't live up to its potential. Side two opens up with 'Read Between the Lines' and 'Gotta Lose to Win' both fairly dull offerings saved only by some inventive fret work. 'Outlaw of a Modern Man' is an improvement as the driving rhythm work is reinstated and lyrically it's more refined and suits 'Russ Graham's' high pitched voice. Continuing is good form is 'Time to Move On', another all round well performed number, but does regrettably sound a little awkward in places. Closing the album is the intelligently written 'Fire in your Eyes', here the 'Killer Dwarfs' borrow from 'Led Zeppelin' for a subtler more graceful track.

Very consistent work and a solid debut but on the same note lacks a bit of diversity and leaves few lasting memories.