Art Direction: Steve Gerdes, Bass: Jimmy Bain, Design [Original Concept]: Wendy Dio, Drums: Vinny Appice, Engineer: Angelo Arcuri, Engineer [Assistant]: Rich Markowitz, Guitar: Vivian Campbell, Illustration: Barry Jackson, Keyboards: Claude Schnell, Photography By: Gene Kirkland, Photography By: Neil Zlozower, Vocals, Keyboards, Lyrics By, Music By, Producer, Design [Original Concept]: Ronnie James Dio, Labelcode WB25100.2 (9 25100-2), Manufactured By Polygram, Hanover, West Germany
"Last In Line" est le deuxième album studio emblématique de Dio sorti en 1984 et désormais disponible au format CD chez le fabricant réputé Wb. Cet opus puissant propose des titres classiques tels que « We Rock », « The Last In Line » et « Mystery », illustrant la fusion unique d?énergie heavy metal et de mélodies accrocheuses portée par la voix légendaire de Ronnie James Dio. L?album a consolidé la position du groupe parmi les géants du métal grâce à une écriture dynamique et une grande virtuosité musicale. Fondé par le chanteur Ronnie James Dio après ses passages remarqués dans Rainbow puis Black Sabbath, le groupe s?est imposé comme l?un des plus influents du genre ; leur premier disque « Holy Diver » avait déjà marqué les esprits avant que « Last In Line » ne confirme ce succès avec un disque d?or et l?éloge unanime de la critique internationale comme du public passionné de métal lourd ! Le fabricant Wb (Warner Bros.) est reconnu pour ses productions musicales haut-de-gamme couvrant tous les styles : il accompagne aussi bien des artistes établis comme Dieu que des talents émergents.
It is Dio's 2nd studio album. We rock, the last in line, evil eyes is my favorite songs. Ronnie james dio is not tall but his voice is tall and thick. but I don't think he is good composer , if he write with jake e lee, his album will be more legend.
Alexander S. - 02/07/2019
The best album of the great Dio, which became a classic of heavy metal. The second studio album turned out to be better than the previous one, although "Holy Diver" was simply flawless. However, Dio on this release refused to pretentious sound a la Manowar, excessive epicity and accelerated tempo of bass guitars, creating an album of pure heavy, without impurities, whether speed or power (although they are talking about the influence of hard'nheavy and hard ' n'roll, but let me disagree with these stylistic hues). What earned the respect of critics and the love of fans, since it is very difficult to do musical work in one pure key. Without exaggeration, virtuoso guitar moves and absolute vocal raised "The Last in Line" to a level that oh how hard it will be to take even in the 21st century. Somewhere Dio looks like early Judas Priest, but in terms of the quality of information Ronnie overtook his competitors. He worked a lot on the lyrics, from mythology to the present and a look at the future. The development of Dio already in 1984 gave impetus to the promotion of the "Second Wave of British Heavy Metal" and the capture of the market for the then heavy stage. To be honest, I like the first two songs the most, but this is the work of every listener. In that distant year, the album was a real breakthrough.
Vagner C. - 01/12/2018
Although not so powerful as the previous album, The Last in Line is another excellent work in Dio's discography. Here great songs as title track, Egypt... Great record.
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