.38 Special- Rockin' Into The Night + Bonus Tracks

A masterpiece! But also a major turning point in 38 Special's career. 'Rockin' Into The Night', which followed 'Special Delivery', benefited from the first seeds sown by the latter, and the first plant to appear in all it's splendor was the eponymous title of this new album, released in 1979. A revolver cartridge transformed into a tube of lipstick sets the tone, far removed from Southern bands. Just like the opening track, co-written by three members of Survivor, including Jim Peterik, which producer Ron Nevison thought was too Southern for his colts. Was it this track that influenced the Jacksonville gang's songwriting? 38 SPECIAL's music become smoother and more polished, and even if their Southern roots are still present (Turn It On, The Love That I've Lost, Take Me Through The Night...) the band is venturing into new territory (the Southern cover of 'Money Honey' or the very Irish instrumental Robin Hood). 38 Special are now aiming for the American radio airwaves (Stone Cold Belie