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ASSAULT ATTACK is the third solo album from German hard rock guitarist Michael Schenker, featuring Graham Bonnet of Rainbow on lead vocals and including the single "Rock You To The Ground."
Michael Schenker's pairing with former Rainbow wailer Graham Bonnet made perfect sense, since Schenker's facile, classically flavored Euro metal guitar style is a graceful extension of Ritchie Blackmore's innovations. The results on Assault Attack are pleasing; while Schenker predictably delivers top-notch performances, Bonnet's vocals are edgier and more engaging than those of former MSG singer Gary Barden. [A bonus tracks edition of Assault Attack was released in 2006.] ~ Andy Hinds
Japanese digitally remastered reissue of the heavy metal act's 1982 release. Includes 2 bonus tracks 'Althuer' and 'Girl From Uptown'. 9 tracks in all. 2000 release. Standardjewel case.
CD contains bonus tracks.
Personnel: Michael Schenker (guitar), Graham Bonnet (vocals), Chris Glen (bass), Ted McKenna (drums).
Additional personnel: Tommy Eyre (keyboards).
Record Collector (magazine) (p.95) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "There's more than enough to satisfy...with the title track showcasing Schenker riffage and 'Samurai' offering catchy organ and guitar." Assault Attack Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews pure schenker
once again its schenker doing what he does best! check out "desert song,ulcer and broken promises" a must have for schenker fans.
Submitted by tonezone (central pa.) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No GREAT ALBUM WITH GREAT SINGER
VERY VERY VERY GREAT ALBUM
GRAHAM BONNET IS FABULOUS !!!!!!!
THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD :-)
Submitted by a reviewer (SOISSONS, AISNE, FRANCE)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No dio head bangers !!
yes RJD is the classic rock singer !! funny thing is bonnet was equal with him in range and power. period. difference is, bonnet was ( at their peak )more adaptable ? blackmore , malmsteen, schenker & vai ? ive seen some sites saying he was lucky playing with these guys ? nobody is that lucky!!! maybe we should be thinking the reverse ?
Submitted by edmund (bmth, england)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Pure Gold!!!
This is by far the best album by MSG. Graham Bonnet's vocals are superb from start to finish. Michael's riff and guitar work is exceptional. What is forgotten is the incredible background work done by Chris Glen and Ted McKenna, they provide a great support especially on Desert Song. Samuria delivers one of the best solo's you will hear. Rock you to the ground bears all the hallmarks of Schenker song making, the slow and steady progress up to mind blowing finish. Girl from Uptown featured on the "B" side of the single "Dancer" and again shows that MSG can deliver. The Japanese import version includes this on the CD version.
Buy it and enjoy, even if the neighbours won't.
Submitted by Dino (Sussex, UK)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Possibly the most aggressive
Possibly Schenker's most aggressive album ever (though UFO's "Force it" is another candidate). When it came out, I rather shunned it because of the singing (too commercial of a singer) but now, I just look (or "listen"!!) past the singing. The Japanese import also contains "Girl From Uptown" and it's worth the extra expense. I try to think of a fave on this one, but pretty much the whole thing ROCKS (excpet "Dancer" but the middle interlude there is worth hearing the rest of the song).
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