Track Listing

1. I Surrender - Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover
2. Spotlight Kid
3. No Release
4. Magic
5. Vielleicht Das Nachste Mal (Maybe Next Time)
6. Can't Happen Here - Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover
7. Freedom Fighter
8. Midtown Tunnel Vision
9. Difficult To Cure

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36013 in Music
• Released on: 1999-06-28
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Dimensions: .20 pounds
• Running time: 41 minutes

CD Description
DIFFICULT TO CURE features Rainbow's third and final vocalist, Joe Lynn Turner, whose prettier image and more subdued vocals lend themselves to this 1981 release. "I Surrender" isthe album's featured single and the group's bid at FM success. Richie Blackmore's riffs are less evident and the background vocals and slick production are symbolic of the era. "Spotlight Kid" is a return to rockin' form, and features wonderful interplay between Blackmore and keyboardist Don Airey.The group's transformation from metal to rock is evident inthe Billy Squier-sounding "No Release". "Can't Happen Here"expresses the sense of paranoia so common in an increasingly technological world. The drumming by new member Bobby Rondinelli's may more about power than precision, but he is relentless on "Freedom Fighter". The band closes the record witha dip back into its past with the epic title track. Though DIFFICULT may not appeal to fans of the band's early material, it stands on its own as a fine hard-rock album.

Customer Reviews

After 20 years I finally get it.
I have loved this album since it came out. It is full of great tunes. I have just started learning classical guitar and now I hear practically every riff and solo is in the classical style. I always knew Blackmore was big on Bethoven and Bach but here is the evidence right in front of your ears. I guess the cover of the Bethoven's 9th Symphony was always a clue. Only the solo in Death Alley Driver from Straight Between the Eyes is more of a give away.

That said it is a truly excellent work and if you care to listen you will find out how good the rest of the band are as well.

Brilliant Play It Loud
Just like all rock music play it loud and marvel at Blackmores exhilerating guitar. Some folk don't rate this and even the excellent allmusic site only gives it 2 stars. I don't agree I like all Rainbows stuff and this for me is up there with the best. Its real sing a long stuff with catchy riffs that make you feel glad to be alive.
If you like this type of music then but this you won't regret it, and while your at it buy the rest of their stuff as well.

Brilliant
This is a wonderful album and arguably the best in terms of its musical range and its commercial success. The album peaked at UK 3 and the single "I Surrender" was a huge hit too.

There are some magical moments especially in the instrumental "Difficult To Cure", which illustrates why Blackmore is such an exhilarating guitarist.

It is a gem of an album and anyone who is getting into Rainbow should listen to it. If you love Rock 'n' Roll music, you'll be crazy not to listen to this fantastically and sensationally pleasing album.