QUIET RIOT – Condition Critical [Rock Candy Remaster]

Rock Candy Records remastered all the ’80s recorded QUIET RIOT albums some time ago, and as requested, here’s an improved, accurate rip of “Condition Critical”.
Back in 1983/84, Quiet Riot were arguably the biggest Rock band in the world. Not something many music critics would like to acknowledge, but the fact is they spearheaded the wave of Los Angeles rock and metal acts which would change the face of music on an international level.
They were actually the frontrunners in a movement which would transform the American charts and sway the rock pendulum away from British heavy metal to American hair metal.

In 1983, ‘Metal Health’ broke all the charts around the globe. Then quickly Quiet Riot’s label asked for a new recording to capitalize the success of their previous album.
Despite being rushed, follower “Condition Critical”, in my opinion, is superior in all aspects to its predecessor. There’s more solid songs, the band gained glue thanks the continuous touring and even production is better.

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We have another fun Slade cover on “Mama Weer All Crazee Now”, while “Sign Of The Times”, “Party All Night” and “Winners Take All” are among the highlights. The ‘second side’ has some great catchy songs in “Stomp Your Hands”, Clap Your Feet”, “Red Alert” and “(We Were) Born To Rock”.
However, you can’t forget the hidden gem on this record, which is the title track. “Condition Critical” is the best track QR has ever written.

As a reader of this blog, you should own a copy of mega-seller ‘Metal Health’.
However, despite “Condition Critical” sold over two million units, there’s many ’80s commercial metal fans out there – young and from the ‘old guard’ – that never heard it.
This Rock Candy Records remaster sounds like a million bucks. The enhanced frequencies and a more ‘airy’ vibe makes the rediscover of this great rockin’ platter a real pleasure (full scans included).
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

01 – Sign Of The Times
02 – Mama Weer All Crazee Now
03 – Party All Night
04 – Stomp Your Hands, Clap Your Feet
05 – Winners Take All
06 – Condition Critical
07 – Scream And Shout
08 – Red Alert
09 – Bad Boy
10 – (We Were) Born To Rock

Kevin DuBrow – vocals
Carlos Cavazo – guitars
Rudy Sarzo – bass
Frankie Banali – drums, percussion

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