Tesla - The Great Radio Controversy

RARE/2HAND VINYL LP ON GEFFEN 1989.

Geffen GHS 24224 made in German with lyric inner sleeve.

Vinyl VG++ Cover VG++ (cut right corner).

One of the band's best albums, The Great Radio Controversy retains the typical big-sounding production and anthemic hooks of '80s pop-metal, but Tesla adds a grittier, bluesier edge to their music than most of their peers. As on most of their records, Tesla's songwriting is consistently good but never quite great; however, "Love Song," "The Way It Is," and "Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)" are among their best, with melodies and riffs that aren't predictable, cookie-cutter product. The Great Radio Controversy broadens the sound of Mechanical Resonance somewhat with increased use of acoustic instruments, which provides more textural and dynamic contrasts, and the weaker moments are still enlivened by the twin-guitar attack of Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch. All in all, a fine effort. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_%28band%29

Tracklist.

A1         Hang Tough          
A2         Lady Luck          
A3         Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)          
A4         Be A Man          
A5         Lazy Days, Crazy Nights          
A6         Did It For The Money          
A7         Yesterdaze Gone          
B1         Makin' Magic          
B2         The Way It Is          
B3         Flight To Nowhere          
B4         Love Song          
B5         Paradise          
B6         Party's Over