Album Review: Riot V - Mean Streets

Tracklist

1. Hail to the Warriors (4:26)
2. Feel the Fire (4:14)
3. Love Beyond the Grave (4:21)
4. High Noon (3:26)
5. Before This Time (4:33)
6. Higher (4:54)
7. Mean Streets (4:40)
8. Open Road (4:25)
9. Mortal Eyes (4:09)
10. Lost Dreams (4:14)
11. Lean into It (3:57)
12. No More (4:18)
13. Killer (Joe Lynn Turner Vocal 1990) (2:31)
14. Outlaw (Live In Sweden 2009) (4:46)
15. Sign Of The Crimson Storm (Rhett Forrester Vocal 1986) (4:13)
16. Tokyo Rose/Rock City Medley (Live In Japan 2009) (6:58)
17. Live at Metal Weekend 2018 in Japan

About the Band

Riot V is an American hard rock band, formed in 1975. Their studio albums include Rock City (1977), Narita (1979), Fire Down Under (1981), Restless Breed (1982), Born in America (1983), Thundersteel (1988). The lineup includes Don Van Stavern, Mike Flyntz, Frank Gilchriest, Todd Michael Hall, Nick Lee. They record for Chaos Reigns.

Source: MusicBrainz

Album Review

Riot V's latest album 'Mean Streets' is a powerful display of classic heavy metal prowess that showcases the band's enduring talent and energy. From the anthemic opener 'Hail to the Warriors' to the haunting ballad 'Love Beyond the Grave,' the album takes listeners on a journey through thunderous riffs, soaring vocals, and relentless energy. Standout tracks like 'High Noon' and 'Mean Streets' capture the essence of Riot V's signature sound, while 'Before This Time' and 'Lost Dreams' add depth and emotion to the mix. The production quality is top-notch, allowing every instrument to shine and the vocals to soar. 'Mean Streets' is a perfect addition to Riot V's discography, showing that they still have what it takes to deliver a killer heavy metal album.

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