The songs are definitely Heavy Metal, as it should be with superb sound, heavy guitar walls, great melodies and the necessary hardness. That the compositions at any time know to convince, while almost goes without saying. The real surprise however is the excellent vocals of John Sykes, reminiscent phased a bit like White Snake's David Coverdale. Comparing to Whitesnake follow-up album to 1987 (SLIP OF THE TONGUE) must BLUE MURDER shy by no means, neither of the songs nor the guitar work (and which took on SLIP OF THE TONGUE none other than Steve Vai).
The debut was followed by another studio album Nothin 'But Trouble, which came up with a more modern sound, but unfortunately also not brought the desired breakthrough for the band. So BLUE MURDER wait like a hidden treasure still waiting to be discovered from as many treasure hunters in the far reaches of the Heavy Metal. The search is worthwhile in any case.