White Lion
Pride

THE REVIEW

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1987 work that follows the debut album "Fight To Survive", which greatly impressed the critics and sparked the interest of the Atlantic record label to the point of signing the band in question.

The band, composed of four members (three of whom are clearly of Italian origin), White Lion is led by the duo Vito Bratta (guitars) and Mike Tramp (vocals), to whom the writing of the lyrics and music are attributed. The others are James Lomenzo (bass, now with Megadeth) and Greg D'Angelo (drums, ex-Anthrax).

"Pride" was a great success worldwide, especially in the United States, precisely due to a typically American sound, made of good rhythm, very sharp guitars, and easily memorable choruses. The album highlights the excellent compositional work of Vito Bratta (unfortunately retired from the music scene for some time), with embellishments and technique of remarkable craftsmanship, a perfect reworking of the Van Halen style.

A band is often recognized by a particularity that can be the singer's voice, the way of playing, Vito's style is unique and would be recognizable among thousands, and it is truly a shame to only be able to listen to him on the four works that White Lion left to posterity ("Fight To Survive" - "Pride" - "Big Game" - "Mane  Attraction").

The particularity of "Pride" is the constant intertwining of melodic arpeggios, acoustic accompaniments, with phrases and distortions typical of heavy. All the pieces on the album could be potential hit singles, "Hungry", "Lonely Nights", the wonderful "Lady Of The Valley" is built on typically heavy metal riffs. Not to forget the romantic "Wait" and the acoustic ballad "When The Children Cry".

Recommended for those who love the combination of melodies and rock guitars. A great record for its time. For the nostalgic.