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Released in 1981, marked a pivotal transition for Rainbow, as Ritchie Blackmore steered the band toward a more commercial "American-radio" sound with new vocalist Joe Lynn Turner. While some fans of the earlier Ronnie James Dio era viewed this shift as a "sell-out," many modern listeners and critics appreciate it as a masterclass in early '80s melodic hard rock. Album Highlights

“It is far removed from Rainbow Rising and some tracks... are certainly more pop than rock but guess what… I really enjoyed it. Ritchie Blackmore in particular is very inventive in his solos.” Now Spinning Magazine · 3 years ago rainbow_difficult_to_cure_full_album_1981_with_...

: This Russ Ballard cover became one of the band's biggest hits, showcasing Turner's smooth, AOR-friendly vocals. Released in 1981, marked a pivotal transition for

: An instrumental adaptation of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, often described as a "mind-blowing" showcase of the band's technical prowess. are certainly more pop than rock but guess