"In for the Kill" is the first solo album from
Quiet Riot singer
Kevin DuBrow. It features a dozen cover songs, which
Kevin DuBrow has chosen from the repertoires of his favorite 70's acts. Backing group for
Kevin DuBrow is guitarist Kevin Curry, bassist Gunter Nezhoda, drummer Jefff Martin and former
Great White member Michael Lardie, who also co-produced the album.
The album artwork displays the characteristic
Quiet Riot mask in an up-dated shape worn by Kevin. Kevin still sounds as fresh as on the "Metal Health" album released 21 years ago.
This is mainly a fan release and I am sure fans of DuBrow's characteristic voice will enjoy this album since
Kevin DuBrow is in top vocal form. However, the grade of the album pretty much depends whether you like Kevin's choice in songs for the album. On tribute albums you also get a chance to discover new songs, which I did with
Black Sheep of the family and
Modern Times Rock and Roll. Those are "In for the Kill" highlights along with
Stay With Me and the song, which suits Kevin's vocals best
Red Light Mama, Red Hot. However, Nazereth's
Razamanaz needs to be sung with a clear shrill voice and DuBrow needs a few more octaves to make a perfect
Ian Gillan impression on
Speed King.
By using the same backing musicians on all songs, the album sounds consist and has a loose vibe - except for
20th Century Boy, which is not loose enough and thereby lacks the Marc Bolan nerve. Even though this is
Kevin DuBrow's record he gives the band space and it sounds like they got a free hand.
Overall these versions only deviate a little from the originals.
Kevin DuBrow's voice sounds amazing on all songs and in the future I look forward to self-penned material from Kevin.
Written by
Michael Thursday, July 29, 2004
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