RX5 (album)

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RX5 is a studio album by the rock band The Alvin Lee Band, released in 1981.^[2]

Critical reception[]

People praised the album, writing that it "recaptures the dizzying incandescence found only on the very finest albums of pure rock ... The power chords and lightning runs seem to uncoil from Lee’s smoking ax."^[3] Billboard called it a "strong effort" on which "the energy level remains high from first cut to last."^[4]

Track listing[]

1. "Hang On" – 3:46 (Steve Gould)
2. "Lady Luck" – 3:04 (Steve Gould)
3. "Can't Stop" – 5:09 (Alvin Lee)
4. "Wrong Side Of The Law" – 3:10 (Dek Rootham, Dave Robson)
5. "Nutbush City Limits" – 3:50 (Tina Turner)
6. "Rock 'N' Roll Guitar Picker" – 3:05 (Alvin Lee)
7. "Double Loser" – 2:55 (Alvin Lee)
8. "Fool No More" – 5:10 (Mick Feat, Steve Gould)
9. "Dangerous World" – 3:40 (Steve Gould)
10. "High Times" – 5:25 (Steve Gould)

Personnel[]

• Alvin Lee - guitar, vocals
• Steve Gould - guitar, vocals
• Mickey Feat - bass guitar, vocals
• Tom Compton - drums, percussion
• Chris Stainton - keyboards

Artwork[]

• The album's artwork was made by Derek Riggs, who is famous for his work with Iron Maiden.^[5]

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