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Straight Between the Eyes

by Rainbow

Released: April 12, 1982

Hard rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Lineup Change.

The Album

It's the first Rainbow album to feature vocalist Joe Lynn Turner, who replaced Graham Bonnet. "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.

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The album features a mix of powerful and…

The album features a mix of powerful and melodic tracks, showcasing the band's musical versatility.

The standout track and one of Rainbow's most…

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…

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…

The production of the album, handled by Roger Glover, emphasizes a polished and radio-friendly sound, making it accessible to a broad rock audience.

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Essential Tracks

Death Alley Driver

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.

Stone Cold

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.

Tite Squeeze

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.

Power

The album features a mix of powerful and melodic tracks, showcasing the band's musical versatility.

Miss Mistreated

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.

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Reception

"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.

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The Complete Album Story

"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.