The Wild The Willing And The Innocent Album Review

4.5/5

The Wild, The Willing, And The Innocent was released in 1981, and it was the second album to feature phenomenal guitarist Paul Chapman.  This album has so many classic songs like "Lonely Heart," "Chains, Chains," "Profession Of Violence," and the title track.  It is a very rocking album, and I like it a lot.  While it isn't as good as Mechanix; I feel that it is one of the better Paul Chapman albums.  This album was also the first album to feature the brilliant Neil Carter.

The album starts with "Chains, Chains."  This is one of the band's heaviest songs, and it has an amazing chorus.  I really don't know why this song wasn't huge, because it is a perfect hard rock radio hit.  The riff is great, vocals are great, and the song overall is flawless.  The next four songs "Long Gone," "The Wild, The Willing, And The Innocent," "It's Killing Me," and "Makin' Moves" are all great songs, but the next song that really stands out to me is the classic "Lonely Heart."  This song is so amazing.  It has so much energy, and I totally dig the sax solo.  The next song is "Couldn't Get It Right" is another great rocking song.  The last song "Profession For Violence" is a great softer song, and it features some amazing acoustic. 

This album is great, and even though its not my favorite; it will not disappoint you.  I mean everyone has an opinion, but I totally love all of these albums, and most of the others from the 80's. So definitely check this album and the rest of the Paul Chapman catalog out.