Uriah Heep "In The Wild"

Like the chance of even discovering this band, and then finding out that everybody I was supposed to work with called in is pretty rare, don’t you think?
I told the guy it was my first day and he says “what do you want me to teach ya? You drive around and show ‘em the animals. They have a Safari that people drive themselves through, so how hard can it be?” I didn’t even bother asking about policies because he probably didn’t know any of them either, so I faced the fact that I would probably be thrown in the lion’s den eventually. Everybody please keep your appendages in the car because this next album takes us Into The Wild. “I hope you don't misunderstand me now/'cos I don't want to get you down,” but it would sound like the days of the band Uriahanus Heepus are numbered, and that they are as relevant as one of the many faceless bands that have not even lasted half the length of this band, but already sound wiped out. Did I hit the “Nail on the Head?” Please keep all hands in the car. Hey! I mean it, I just don’t want you to lose your hand. “I Can See You” mimicking me! Eye rolls are understandable, but…the followup? It is a much more vibrant breed; the latter had integrity and a message to give, but just preferred to sleep instead of sharing energy (which it seemed to be lacking). Now I’m sure as we go further “Into The Wild” that the more enticing this trek will be, and so far it has been completely true. Not only is the sound filled with an arena-sized atmosphere and vocal harmonies that pack a punch and leave a mark, but the lyrics are as if they could be part of an action movie that plays cat and mouse. “Money Talk” is merely a language that practically everyone understands, but not everyone chooses to listen, and that is a good thing. Money, like power, has been known to corrupt those whose morals are wrapped in a grip like a boa constrictor; causing people to lose sight of what matters unless someone else enlightens them, or they die, whichever comes first. I forgot to tell you to wear these earmuffs; it is easier to block out the green lies and listen to those keyboards.                       Everybody awake? Good. If your vice includes sharp, pointy, and very valuable objects I suggest you cover your eyes (or ears) for the next seven minutes or so because the temptation titlated by this “Trail of Diamonds” may be too much for you to take. I’m sure fans may have heard better, but this was a great song; especially after the 2:38 mark. As we come farther away from the start I think of bands like Styx, Journey, and/or REO, and that it may not be completely far-fetched to compare these bands? OK! You do not have to follow the “Southern Star,” but you may get lost because that is where we are going.  I thought we were just going to see some animals you would see at the zoo, maybe a lion or two, but this trail that we followed has lead me to “Believe” that there is more in store for us. It is easy to get “Lost” in somewhere new, especially this song, but the lyrics are disquieting. Do we have to worry about encountering Medusa, or something just as mythically malevolent? I was way under qualified for this, and I try to stay calm if you follow suit, and maybe close your eyes. “Then how will we know where we are going dumba--?!” You quiet down, and does your mother know you talk to your elders like that? “My mom TOLD me to say that.” Well, anybody have a mirror, just in case? It was merely a mistake, and there was nothing to worry about drivng this “T Bird Angel.” What did you think we were driving this whole time? A Jeep? Like we would have to worry about space when  I can count the amount of people reading this simultaneously with two fingers (at most). A good record has a powerful start, a better record has a both(or at least a powerful finish), but the best type of record has not only the latter but a lot of great songs in between, and with a “Kiss of Freedom” it is obvious which type I mean. Looks like we’re done, and you can all leave; some of you are probably saying finally! What a dweeb! These are some of the songs that meant the most to me: I Can See You, Into the Wild,(Money Talk and/or I’m Ready), Trail of Diamonds, Lost, and Kiss of Freedom.