- Format: CD
- Label: Repertoire
- Genre: Rock / Pop
Digipack CD
-An excellent solo rock album
from the former Argent
guitarist and songwriter.
-Booklet with authoritative and
extensive liner notes by
respected author and journalist
Chris Welch.
-Expertly remastered - superb
sound.
'Into The Fire' provides copious delights for fans of heavy rock. Although first released in 1981, it sounds surprisingly
modern and is closer in spirit to Bon Jovi than the New Romantic style most associate with the early Eighties.
Ballard, formerly lead singer with British group Argent, had written the classic 'God Gave Rock'n'Roll To You', a big hit
in the Seventies. When Russ left Argent to launch a solo career, he clearly retained his love for rock'n'roll.
The ten fiery tracks on this much sought after collection showcase his strident vocals and biting lead guitar. Backing
band, The Barnet Dogs include former Argent colleague and The Kinks' drummer Bob Henrit, and they tear into punk
flavoured rave-ups 'Breakdown' and 'Don't Go To Soho', as well as more melodic rockers like 'I Will Be There'.
Hailed as one of Ballard's best, this is a blazing hot album. Handle with care!
Tracklisting:
-Rock & Roll Lover
-Breakdown
-Where Do We Go From
-Guilty
-Don't Go To Soho
-Tonight
-Madman
-Strangers
-Here Comes The Hurt
-I Will Be There
