format: LP
year: 1988
country: Germany
label: BWS
#: [tba]
info: lyrics printed on innerbag
style: Heavy Metal
Tracks
Breakin' the Chains
Highway Loose
Nightrider
Mystery Eagle
Piece of the Action
Defenceless
Hungry Eyes
Radar Love (Cover version)
The cover is ugly as hell, therefore it's not really surprising that this LP is totally unknown, even many die-hard collectors don't know this band. And this is a pity, 'cos >Animal Raw< is a quite good melodic and powerful Heavy Metal album. The lyrics are boring, but the guitars are great, and the vocals are also above average. All in all it's a worthy addition to your collection if you are into 80ies German Metal that sounds like a less heavy version of HEAVENS GATE crossed with more melodic RUNNING WILD maybe. Best tracks are the pounding "Nightrider", the straight and powerful "Piece of the Action" and the hymn "Mystery Eagle".