APRIL WINE

APRIL WINE
HARDER...FASTER (1979)
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As suggested by its title, Harder...Faster sees veteran Canadian rockers April Wine taking things up a notch with relentless slabs of hard rock in "I Like to Rock" and "Ladies Man." Also on hand is a memorable cool groover called "Say Hello," a curious cover of King Crimson's "21st Century Schizoid Man," and the dual personality of "Tonite," which alternates between quiet balladry and all-out riffing. Band leader Myles Goodwyn even relinquishes the spotlight in a rare show of democracy to second guitarist Brian Greenway on the impressive "Before the Dawn." Ultimately, this is a consistently strong album and April Wine's finest.

1. I Like to Rock
2. Say Hello
3. Tonite
4. Ladies Man
5. Before the Dawn
6. Babes in Arms
7. Better Do It Well
8. 21st Century Schizoid Man