The Killer Instinct

Written review will be different for each individuals musical preference, I myself found this recording excellent. In a world , now days, where "electronic" music is the norm. IT IS!, very pleasing to hear some real musicianship. I also liked the lyrical content of the songs. NOW!, the packaging of the cd was the same as I pack cd's for shipment. This definitely shows that the people at "The Niclel",...KNOW music! I will definitely check them out for future "sound sales", since I know my purchase will arrive without damage :) They package for safe transport. What they do is uncommon. When you buy yours...you'll be impressed with the packaging, you'll see! :)

I must admit... Ever since seeing Thin lizzy back in the early '80's, I thought that nothing could hit this point again. We have had Damn Yankee's which were pretty Damn good. Chickenfoot is of course over the top. We are talking new, great Hard Rock. Joe Bonamassa. Pretty good, but full of himself. Yeah, Seen him... Walked out. Reno. Chickenfoot, Satriani, Hagar, Anthony... Is Crème de' la' Crème. Then tonight... Still listening... This is over the fu*king top!!! I saw Thin Lizzy in Reno in 2012. Incredible!!! My ears are still ringing! (Thank you Army). I just downloaded this CD and OMFG! it is something beyond special. If I could give this 6 stars, I would. INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!

While some of the songs sound a bit like from the first album (a lot of Hoodoo Voodoo opening riffs) the band has kept the drive and intensity going on the right direction. Their first two albums remind me of Iron Maiden's first two offerings, both BSR's first two albums could be combined into double LP's as they drive off each other.Killer Instinct will not disappoint as the boys continue with great harmonic reaches with the best twin guitar work and Jimmy DeGrasso has found his way in the band with solid perc.The band has established themselves with their own identity while keeping the Lizzy legend in the present. For their next album, BSR needs to pull away from their comfort zone; avoid becoming formulaic, something Lizzy could not be accused of. "Little Liar" is a great example of breaking through zone with great guitar work.Very good acoustic work on Bonus CD too, really impactful.Good job.

The best hard rock album Thin Lizzy never did. It rocks non stop, still listening to it after weeks of rotation in CD player and with 7,000 CD's to compete with and new CD's coming in every week that is saying something. Now sure what IT is but this CD has IT. Like trying to tell a stranger about rock and roll, listen to this CD then you will have the Rockin revelation I have here. If you don't like 70's Rock or Thin Lizzy and prefer pop techno or Rap you won't like this BUT if you like to hear great rock Led Zeppelin, Humble Pie and Black Foot you will like this.

My headline sums it up for me. The first BSR was a good solid rock album. Often a band suffers on their sophomore release, not here!This is a perfect record, not a dud on here. To me the production, and that special punch is clearly brought out on this masterpiece. That's what kicks this one up a notch.Both albums have great songwriting and quality musicianship.Ricky Warick is clearly the correct replacement vocalist for the great Phil Lynott as this is of course, an extension of the outstanding Thin Lizzy! 5 stars and potentially the greatest record of 2015!

I was pleasantly surprised at the high quality of this album. Ricky Warwick sounds great and the lyrics are better than average rock n roll drivel. Damon Johnson's guitar work is spot on and gives this recording the kick it needs to made it above average. Scott Gorham's guitar work adds that great rounded sound that you can't get from a one guitar band. I saw them play in May of 2014 when they were doing mostly Thin Lizzy tunes. I think this album will establish that they don't need to play the Lizzy tunes if they don't want too. Good Recording.

One of the most solid hard rock groups in the world! Ricky Warwick is an amazing vocalist & songwriter, Damon Johnson a phenomenal guitar player, Jimmy DeGrasso is a world class drummer, Robbie Crane a proven bassist, & Scott Gorham a rock guitar legend! I thoroughly enjoyed this album from the beginning to the end! My favorite tracks are Killer Instinct, Bullet Blues, Finest Hour, Sex, Guns, & Gasoline! One of the most solid hard rock albums I have ever heard.

This is a really good 2nd album, I saw this band in Houston last May {2014}, they killed it then and this just adds fuel to the rock and roll fire. The songs are a little slower but get it done..great job, hope to see U again when U come to the USA