Patchy, but truly magnificent in places
Bete Noire | 09/03/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The title track is a standout, as is "Blood of Emerald", but for me the killer is the closing "Dunluce" - to really get the spirit soaring, it should be played _extremely_ loudly!"
Before the blues...
Bete Noire | Vancouver, Canada | 11/10/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
""After the War" represents Gary Moore's last heavy metal album,before he turned his attention and immense talents to the blues.Recorded in 1989,it features trademark Gary Moore superspeed guitar work("Speak for Yourself"),traditional Irish arrangements("Dunluce")and a duet with Ozzy Osbourne,"Led Clones" which makes reference to the Led Zeppelin immitators popular at the time;"Ready for Love" is a catchy track with an American feel and the instrumental "Messiah Will Come Again" showcases Moore as an absolute guitar master."