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Schenker's Best

W. Thompson | Massachusetts | 04/30/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been enchanted with this album since the summer of 1984 (2 years after its release). It is definitely a summer album (see Desert Song), and the band / combination of Michael & Graham Bonnett is exceptional. Ulcer is hands down my favorite song ever...I challenge anyone who doesn't feel like they could conquer the world listening to this blistering track. Top to bottom, Schenker's best. Listen and enjoy...it's guaranteed."

Sadly overlooked

Darth Pariah | North America | 11/04/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is a shame that one must get this on import here in the U.S. I have owned it on LP and cassette, but not on CD until now.



This is a sadly-overlooked album by a sadly-overlooked guitar wizard. One would have thought that Michael Schenker's connection to brother Rudolf's band, Scorpions, would have raised his profile here, but it was not to be. Even during the '80s shred mayhem days, the German Flying V master who helped pioneer the genre didn't get the credit he deserved. He should be up there with Iommi, Blackmore, Vandenberg, Malmsteen and Moore.



There is not a bad song on here. The title song and "Samurai" (my favourite) are very heavy, and even the hit single (in Europe), "Dancer," has plenty of heft along with melody. "Ulcer" should be required listening for students of rock guitar.



It's too bad Michael wasn't able to hold this band together. Many know of Graham Bonnet's sacking after his sole live appearance at Britain's Reading Festival, which was unfortunate, because he wails on this album, just as on Rainbow's "Down To Earth". Cozy Powell (RIP) is missed, but Ted McKenna has nothing to apologise for. Chris Glenn slots in nicely on bass, and Tommy Eyre provides just enough keyboards - not overdone, not underdone.



If you're a fan of European melodic heavy metal, this is indispensable. Also get Schenker's first two albums, his work with UFO, the Scorps' "Lonesome Crow" and "Lovedrive.""

Pure Michael Schenker

adgblue | Tarzana, CA United States | 09/07/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Assault Attack is an album full of melodic and burning guitar licks and riffs. It is by far my favorite MSG album because it captures the essence of Michael Schenker's sound and provides the listener with some great songs. All the songs have something to offer. If you like melodic hard rock or are a guitar fan, check out this album."