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Sign In Please Review
07/13/2005 4:26 AM, AMG
Despite their long-haired, pretty-boy image and the occasional hot guitar solo, Autograph were one of the more mainstream hard-rock bands associated with the L.A. metal scene. And though it spawned only one hit (the MTV favorite "Turn Up the Radio"), their 1984 debut Sign in Please is a solid collection of hook-heavy tunes. Singer Steve Plunkett has a knack for catchy choruses. He leads the band through a number of memorable melodic rockers, among which "Send Her to Me," "Cloud 10," and "Friday" are clear standouts. "In the Night" is a top-notch power ballad, and while puerile frat-house anthems like "Night Teen & Non-Stop" and "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend isn't Me" come off rather forced, the band excels at classy, mid-paced rockers such as "Thrill of Love" and "All I'm Gonna Take." Anyone expecting ridiculous aggression should stick with Motley Crue, but for those who prefer a sleeker hard-rock sound in the vein of Night Ranger, this album will certainly satisfy. ~ Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide
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