After the disapointing funk of "Play'n'The Game" Nazareth roared back into action with this slab of blues-metal. This is a must own for any fan because the greatest hits do not cover all of the great tunes found on this offering. 7 of the 9 tunes are first rate and the extra tracks are good as well. The band had a clear vision and Dan's vocals were still in top shape.

I still remember the record stores plastering the windows with giant posters of the classic Frank Frazetta Cover art. This was the last stand of a great band.

Expect No Mercy is classic Nazareth. Hard and heavy in places, mellow and melodic in others, the album is a grab bag of different songs, all united by the eleements that make Nazareth one of the greatest bands in rock history: Unique and visionary guitar work, meaningful lyrics, and emotional and physical power, among other things. The title track is one of the best hard rock songs I've ever heard and probably should be listened to last as a sort of finale. The ballads on this one aren't as sappy as some of the others they've recorded. A few of them show up on all their albums.

Nobody has ever accused Nazareth of inventing any new styles or being the first to do anything. This fact won't have any impact on your enjoyment of the music. But at the same time their influence has been widespread because they epitomize what is best about rock. They make inspiring, substantial music that has stood the test of time. If you want proof, Expect No Mercy will give you a piece of it.

If you dont listen to this album today, I hope you break your big toe tonite on your kitchen chair.
thank you.