The second album for Bristol based 'Jaguar' since their late 90's comeback and they certainly haven't forgotten their NWOBHM roots, as at times this is like a timewarp back to 1981. Musically this isn't a million miles away from fellow NWOBHM rockers 'Raven', fast, driven and full of screaming vocals. 'Jamie Manton' who provides the latter gives it no less than 110% and at times is slightly reminiscent of 'Bruce Dickinson', but in all honesty on this release he comes across as a “one trick pony” as the majority of verses and choruses usually end in a piercing screech. The line-up has changed since 'Wake Me' with 'Darren Furze' replacing original bassist 'Jeff Cox'.

The fast and furious title track sets the ball rolling, this is a real NWOBHM throwback, screeching vocals on dubious lyrics, huge chorus, along with great spirit and in this case further braced by some splendid rhythm and guitar- excellent start. Not quite so convincing is 'Feng Shui', as this lacks refinement and comes across extremely rowdy, the only saving grace is a solid instrumental break. Back on track is the slightly more commercial sounding 'As the Crow Flies' 'Jamie Manton's' softer spoken vocals are excellent, especially the introduction and although it perhaps loses it's way in places, is still a fine effort. Ensuing in a similar vein is 'No Change Given' and here we see the worst side of 'Jamie Manton', his constant shrieking spoils a song with plenty of potential. Much better is 'Living Hell', which features a first-rate melody, something that is occasionally lacking on this album, lyrically this is an improvement and contrary to some of my other comments 'Manton' turns in a top-drawer performance, the song is also graced with cutting fret work and solid rhythm. Next up is the riff driven 'Gulf War Syndrome', a brisk paced ripper that's well within the old NWOBHM style and comes complete with furious axe work and a blistering chorus. The tempo falls for 'Nailed', which precedes with a subtle almost 'Maidenesque' intro, only to develop into a powerful rocker which nicely blends more subtle passages. Following in solid fashion is the lively pulsating 'Stray', which highlights nice melody in the chorus and decently sung verses, while the 'Maidenesque' instrumental does the song no harm at all. Not quite so impressive is the rawer sounding 'This is Your Life', 'Manton's' vocals do this no credit at all- far too screechy, overlooking this the guitaring is thorough and braced by the stalwart rhythm section. Early 'Maiden' is once again recalled for the slightly repetitive 'Eighties', as with all songs present there are some nice touches, but all told lyrically this is a little light. 'Run Ragged' loses it's way further with the appropriately titled 'My Weakness' and I'm afraid does close the album on a low, rowdy, unmelodious and lyrically inept.

A littler more variation of material and more control from 'Jamie Manton' wouldn't have gone-a-miss and while I can't particularly see this winning over many new fans, still a good listen for NWOBHM fans.