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Formed by current Tigertailz frontman Rob Wylde, who made the record that he wanted to hear as a fan, Midnight City model themselves upon Def Leppard, 1980s-era Kiss and, especially, Danger Danger. The results on this self-titled album are extremely easy on the ear, give or take the odd saccharine overdose. This album is pure fun, fun, fun.

Dave Ling was a co-founder of Classic Rock magazine. His words have appeared in a variety of music publications, including RAW, Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Prog, Rock Candy, Fireworks and Sounds. Dave’s life was shaped in 1974 through the purchase of a copy of Sweet’s album ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’, along with early gig experiences from Status Quo, Rush, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Yes and Queen. As a lifelong season ticket holder of Crystal Palace FC, he is completely incapable of uttering the word ‘Br***ton’.

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