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Worthy follow-up to Scandal's debut album...

A. Formica | North Brunswick, NJ | 01/06/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I must admit that the effort was definitely placed into the production of the album: the eponymous, mantra-charged "The Warrior", [however the music video is nothing short of the over the top 80's chintziness], to the hypnotic "Beat Of a Heart."[sometimes a fool gets lucky and wins...sometimes the innocent pay for an old man's sins...] (Why "Beat Of A Heart" never made it into the Top 40 is still a mystery to me).

"Hands Tied", another strong performance by Smythe et. al. was another hit that just missed the Top 40, but still deserves a nod of attention for its lyrics.

But there's an overall subdued malaise sensed on this album, sort of like the record big-wigs demanding that Scandal produce a quick succession to their debut "Scandal" album. Too bad that interference from the higher ups at the record label contributed to Scandal's demise, because Scandal was definitely a band that could've produced many more albums to follow. Let's just say that "The Warrior" doesn't give Scandal their defining moment in rock history, but it certainly associates the gutsiness and daring lyrics that gives Scandal their good name. "The Warrior" is definitely worth having in your collection."

Hope this band records another album

- | Lynnwood, Washington USA | 11/22/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I dig this album.I remember when "The Warrior" was a big hit.Good song.I never heard the rest of the album until recently."All I want" is my favorite song on this album.I heard Scandal was touring around with Rick Springfield but never made it to Seattle.None the less,I recommend this album to anyone who likes good hard rock.Hope the Band makes another album."