Review by Ded Bolt for Savage Grace - Master of Disguise (1985)

This is a powerful sophomore release that features the band's best vocalist, Mike Smith. Smith's charismatic bulldozer vocals propel this album along quite nicely. "Bound To Be Free" might be the band's absolute finest moment on record. Fast, melodic, powerful and in your face. Just an incredible moment captured to tape. Sadly, Smith would depart in early 1986, leaving guitarist Christian Logue to handle the lead vocals on subsequent recordings. Logue lacks Smith's ferocity, but does an impressive job otherwise. If you want to visit the roots of american speed metal, then be sure to pick up this seminal album.