Little River Band-Get Lucky (1990)

The Little River Band is one of the most famous Australian rock bands, achieving resounding worldwide success in the 1970s with their style, a blend of melodic folk and country rock from American bands like America, Poco, and The Eagles. Their first six albums topped the charts in a dozen countries around the world, beginning with the United States, where they earned gold and platinum records and sold over 30 million copies. Albums like "Diamantina Cocktail" (1977), "Sleeper Catcher" (1978), and "First Under the Wire" (1979) propelled them to the pinnacle of the rock world, to the point that Capitol Records itself signed them to a multi-million dollar contract for ten albums, which were released throughout the late seventies and much of the eighties. Under the wing of the legendary American label, a series of moderately successful albums followed, such as "Time Exposure" (1981), "Playing to Win" (1985), and "No Reins" (1988). Throughout those years, the band experienced a constant turnover of members, but this never diminished the group's immense quality. After their time with Capitol Records ended, the Australian group signed with MCA, releasing the albums "Moonson" (1988) and "Get Lucky" (1990), works that restored their former prestige and success. On "Get Lucky," they demonstrated that they could still produce great songs after fifteen years in the business. However, these songs leaned more towards melodic rock, hardening their style at the expense of folk and country, but always retaining the exceptional vocal melodies so characteristic of the Little River Band. Excellent tracks like the irresistible "If I Get Lucky", "There's Not Another You" or "Two Emotions", contrast with those closer to the group's initial style such as "Every Time I Turn Around", "I Dream Alone", "As Long I'm Alive" or "Listen To Your Heart", while the remarkable "Second Wind" or "Time & Eternity", show the most energetic side of the band with those sharp rock guitar riffs.