's grandiose posturing only narrowly avoids the type of self-parody exhibited by (for that matter, the bandmembers' outfits are only slightly less ridiculous than 's swords-and-loincloths look). But fans of the genre probably won't care -- the band performs its soaring anthems with spirit, dedication, and heroic execution on . This is pure classicism here; devotedly adheres to the genre guidelines of '80s , without any attempts toward innovation. Includes an inspired cover version of 's obscure and a rather pointless take on ' already overdone ~ Andy Hinds