The first offering from the 'Whitby Bay' heroes and on this release they have never sounded harder and more uncompromising. Their approach on 'Wild Cat' could best be compared to 'Raven's' debut 'Rock Until you Drop', loud and rigorous, but at times slightly carefree. This is the only outing for vocalist 'Jess Cox' who was replaced after this release, his raw and raspy vocals suit this style well and maybe their more commercial outlook spelt the end of this time in the band. Despite some quirky lyrics this is a very good debut that is often overlooked in favour of their next release 'Spellbound'.

'Wild Cat' opens up with 'Euthanasia' a brisk chugger with a simplistic but solid driving rhythm, lyrically it's pretty average and definitely in the tongue in cheek category, all the same it's still a fair romp. Better work is found on the rolling riff driven rocker 'Slave to Freedom', 'Jess Cox' works the lyrics especially well and 'Robb Weir's' guitaring is solid, particularly that of his solos, this all combines for a rough and ready treat. 'Don't Touch me There', starts out with some fine energetic instrumental work but comes unstuck with the poor unmelodious chorus that is pretty shameful and unimaginative. Continuing in similar fashion is 'Money' a fairly run of the mill effort, but highlights more sharp rhythm work which is the driving force behind most of these tracks. Much better however is the blazing gem 'Killers', it all seems to come together particularly well here, as the band slip away from their slightly laid back approach and turn in a strong performance on this 'Maidenesque' thumper. The drum and bass work is very tight, 'Robb Weir' pulls out all the stops with a forceful display and vocally 'Jess Cox' sounds right at home on this busy rocker. Side two kicks off with the oddly titled 'Fireclown' a track very similar in approach to 'Euthanasia', with it's erratic rhythm, a generally decent all rounder but nothing special. Improvements are made with 'Wild Catz' another solid driving number supported by a quality chorus and some sturdy drum and bass work. Next up is one of 'tyger's' better know tracks 'Suzie Smiled', lyrically the band progress, but overall it's less vigorous than some of the other numbers present and does sound a little monotonous at times. It's difficult to know what to say about 'Badger Badger', as far as the music's concerned it is a solid rocker with a strong 'Raven' like rhythm laid down from the outset, lyrically it's poor with a chorus that's nothing short of dreadful. The album goes out impressively with the well penned 'Insanity', the alarming intro sets the song off nicely and continues in solid fashion, with an effective galloping rhythm, sharp guitaring and dark, menacing lyrics.

If you like the genre, you're pretty sure to like this, it's hard and in your face as all NWOBHM music should be, if you like your Metal more melodic and with a crisp production, this might not be for you. Overall one of the better NWOBHM debuts and despite a few flaws this is a good early 80's headbanger.