Right to the point, great lyrics
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Since releasing its very fine third full length album "On Hallowed Ground" in 2002, UK based Stairway placed the track “Under The Gun” (from "On Hallowed Ground") on the Defenders Of Metal: Volume 1 compilation in 2003 before Retroactive Records re-issued its 1993 sophomore effort "No Rest, No Mercy" two years later.  Originally released in only Japan and Europe, "No Rest, No Mercy" was now made available for the first time in the USA and included new album artwork in addition to a bonus track in “Anybody There?” (which was previously only found on the Japanese version).  Returning in 2006 with perhaps its strongest effort ever in "The Other Side Of Midnight", Stairway continues to combine elements of straightforward hard rock and metal to create a first-rate work certain to appeal to fans of Narnia, Whitecross, Shining Star, Audiovision, Impellitteri and Rivera Bomma.  What stands out most about the album is not only its consistency but its versatility as well, delivering several upbeat had rockers (“No Mercy” & “Soldiers Of Heaven”), a pair of tracks moving in an epic flavored direction (“Burn” & “Taste The Blood”), a slower blues metal number (“She Calls”), a ballad (“My Life Goes On…) and even an instrumental (“Cantabile”).  
 
"The Other Side Of Midnight" finds Stairway maintaining the same high level of performance found on its past efforts.  Lead vocalist Graeme Leslie, for example, really comes into his own here, continuing to contribute his smooth sounding mid-octave ranged vocal style while adding an element of grit to his delivery on “Pray For The Children” and even reflecting a Dio-like vibe on “Taste The Blood”.  Guitarist Pete Jennens, a shredder in the truest sense of the word, is a vastly underrated musician who deserves to rank with the likes of Rex Carroll (Whitecross) or Joshua Perahia (Joshua).  If in doubt then check out his work on “No Mercy” and “Soldiers Of Heaven”.  Rob Jennens nails a mega tight bass guitar sound and rounds out the rhythm section with drummer Andy Edwards.
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Amazing 80's style guitar hero power metal with a beefy modern production. This cd is simply awesome. Great songs with Schenker style leads and meaningful lyrics. The cd flows well with a good variety of tempo. ALL KILER and no FILLER. Get it now if you are a fan of this style of metal.
If not, then you are missing out....
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