"The Killer Instinct": Bullet Blues.

While remaining in line with the old group of Scott Gorham, Black Star Riders with "The Killer Instinct" (their second album), assert themselves by offering new and rather good.
Often evoking through a melodic hard rock (full of real good guitars), a Celtic music to sound, the bet of the group not yet so obvious, continue the legacy of Thin Lizzy (first live), while offering albums that will enable them to evolve, looks set to win. During (and especially) the first part of the album, while remaining close to a recognizable style (passing beautifully), the boys are able to stand and especially to let go. From the first bars of the eponymous and powerful "Killer Instinct", and more frankly excellent "Bullet Blues" (where guitarists eyeful) and beautiful (but dramatic) "Soldierstown" the air and exquisite solos issued guitars evoke (pleasantly) duels of the most powerful works of Lynott's gang. On convincing "Finest Hour" and "Charlie I Gotta Go", Warwick through his vocal lines also evokes the Irish Métis, but it is the feeling of this group that emanates from these pieces. Damon Johnson can not be accused of plagiarism, since it also takes on another ground quintet (which hosts a new bass player), with the country ballad "Blindsinded" bright "Through The Motions" (with big choruses, supported by beautiful guitars), and an epic "You Little Liar." These pieces do anything to anyone but the guitarist, who is still the main songwriter of the group. Gorham him being credited to three compositions, including "Sex, Guns & Gasoline" and the Celtic "Turn In Your Arms" where the guitars keep all their promises.
After a promising predecessor, "The Killer Instinct" serves as confirmation beautiful, with a strong production that leaves a beautiful place for (fine) guitars, which are queens and superbly ring. They are one of the real strengths of Black Star Riders, and they never disappoint.