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長いキャリアの中でも、人気、実力共に頂点だったころの最高傑作。彼らの持ち味、キャッチーなメロディと、ハードな演奏、迫力あるボーカルの融合を充分満喫できるアルバム。スマパンのビリー・コーガンが敬意を払うなど、現在のパワーロックの元祖と呼ばれる彼ららしい楽曲群。幕開けを飾る<1>の華やかなポップチューンや、<6>の涙を誘う王道ロックバラードなど、どの曲も親しみやすく、ギターを中心とした重厚な演奏で、今聴いても興奮すること間違いナシ。（高市さとし）
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Its initial release delayed by the fluke success of
Live at Budokan, Cheap Trick's fourth studio album showcases a powerhouse band that was quickly trading in the rough-hewn charms of its club days for this hard-won studio showcase. They skipped "slick" entirely and went straight on to "polished." And if the material here is just a little less visceral than the holy trinity of its first releases, it's also brainier and more musically compelling. The title track remains a marvel of pop-rock perfection, a Jungian nightmare that rocks with all the wallop the Tricksters can muster. "Way of the World" and the underrated ballad "Voices" highlight Robin Zander's vocal range and prowess, while "Gonna Raise Hell" and the ghostly "Need Your Love" offer the band rare chances to show off its awesome musical interplay. Most underrated gem: Tom Petersson's playful, punky three-chord monster, "I Know What I Want."
--Jerry McCulley
