Reissue of the third album (1974), with 4 bonus tracks, by the English hard rock quartet led by a pre-AC/DC Brian Johnson. 12 tracks total. 4 bonus tracks: 'Treat Her Like A Lady', 'Rockin' With The Boys Tonite', 'Francis Was ARocker' & 'Red Eyed Lady'.Wow, anyone who thinks Brian Johnson's voice peaked on "Back in Black" should check out this album, where he actually SINGS. Could this man ever sing. It's clear that if BJ had just taken better care of his vocal cords and produced more albums at this level he would rank in the league of Halford, Gillian, Dickinson, and Dio as one of the best hard rock/metal vocalists of all-time (I find him to be anyway, but that is not the general consensus). The range Johnson demonstrates on the incredible cover of "House of the Rising Sun" is nothing short of amazing, ranging from a soft whisper to a splintering howl. Of course, this album wouldn't warrant five stars if the other musicians weren't up to par as well, and they all perform adequately, though none are on the level of the players BJ would later associate with in AC/DC. "Don't Be Fooled" offers up rockers such as "Goin' Down," "So What," and "Got to Know," along with surprisingly good ballads such as "Look At Me," which Johnson sings very well. Overall, this is a great album to get if you like rock 'n' roll music, and a must-have if you're an avid AC/DC fan; it's well-worth the effort I went through trying to find it.
[Ofrecido] Geordie - Don't Be Fooled By The Name (1974)
