Even at the opening title track, Black Star Riders, as the saying goes, don't take prisoners. And they don't change that approach at any second on their second album. Pauses for breath such as the quieter, yet driving "Finest Hour" and "Blindsided" are included. The ten new songs, mainly written by guitarist Damon Johnson and vocalist Ricky Warwick, are traditional and classic, but radiate coolness and freshness.