Rising [Remastered] - Rainbow

Advantages: A tight, well-constructed sound with technicallity and musicality to boot
Disadvantages: Are you kidding me?

Rainbow's second attempt at making an album…and what an effort! Combine the guitar mastery of Ritchie Blackmore with the vocal talent of Ronnie James Dio and you're onto something very special. When you add a rhythm section consisting of Jimmy Bain (Bass), the late great Cozy Powell on Drums and throw in Tony Carey (Keyboards) for good measure; it comes as no surprise when I tell you that this is one of the greatest Hard Rock albums ever created. ...
...sets the tone for the rest of the album. Its magical weaving lets you know this album is somewhat different to that of which you are commonly associated. After some build-up, the guitar enters softly, the drums roar and the roller coaster is on its way. Dio triumphantly soars above the track and takes control. The balance is perfect throughout and the solo and scattered drum fills keep the piece interesting and lively throughout. The song uses the ... Read review