ALBUMS REVIEWS
by Tommy Schönenberg
Tony Kaye decided to quit [sic] after the first album, and formed the much weaker and less interesting "Christian-progressive" band Badger. Flash then decided to continue without a keyboard-player. Peter Banks' guitar then became the most apparent instrument in the band's sound. This resulted in a slightly rougher, more rocking but also thinner sound when compared to the debut-album. However, the song writing is good and the band still sounds fresh and energetic. Most of the tracks on the album is long and complex, and "Lifetime" and "Black and White" are probably the best ones. Great progressive rock tracks with lots of time-changes and energy. And Peter Banks' guitar playing sounds inspired and powerful all the way through the album. An excellent album and it's probably just a matter of personal taste which one of the two first Flash albums you like best.
Source http://www.ajudavirtual.com.br/hard/fff.htmby Shawn Perry
The album has a very "Yes" feel to it, with bits and pieces of this and that thrown in for good measure. The opening track, "Lifetime" is a tasty rocker driven by Bank's ambitious guitar style and Ray Bennett's irrepressible homage to Chris Squire. Vocalist Colin Carter wavers between Jon Anderson, Ian Anderson and probably Hans Christian Anderson on a bad day.
Source: http://www.vintagerock.com/vinyl1.html
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