"Straight Between the Eyes" is the sixth studio album by the British rock band Rainbow, released in 1982.
"Straight Between the Eyes" represents Rainbow's continued exploration of hard rock and heavy metal sounds under the leadership of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The album features a mix of powerful and melodic tracks, showcasing the band's musical versatility. It's the first Rainbow album to feature vocalist Joe Lynn Turner, who replaced Graham Bonnet.
The standout track and one of Rainbow's most well-known songs, "Stone Cold," is a melodic hard rock anthem with memorable guitar riffs and Turner's emotive vocals. Other notable tracks include "Death Alley Driver," "Tite Squeeze," and "Miss Mistreated," all of which contribute to the album's energetic and hard-hitting atmosphere.
The production of the album, handled by Roger Glover, emphasizes a polished and radio-friendly sound, making it accessible to a broad rock audience. "Straight Between the Eyes" received positive reviews for its musicality and songwriting, solidifying Rainbow's place in the hard rock and heavy metal scene of the early 1980s.
