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Is there a specific track on Pride that you think showcases Vito Bratta's talent the most, or are you interested in knowing more about the band's later albums? Share public link

Upon its release, "Pride" was met with a mix of critical acclaim and, later, revisionist assessments. Contemporary reviews were often effusive. In a feature for Metal Forces magazine in 1987, writer Kelv Hellrazer declared it "still possibly the finest slab of hard rockin' vinyl this year." He went on to compare the band's potential to that of Judas Priest or Def Leppard, stating that "White Lion has produced an effort that has so much more stronger songs than the three of those bands put together". Other reviews praised the band's musicianship and the album's clean, professional sound, noting that it had "a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost". White Lion - 1987 - Pride.7 81768-2.flac

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But dig deeper: opens with a fretless bass groove (rare for metal), and guitarist Vito Bratta’s fluid, Van Halen-esque yet distinctly lyrical playing is showcased on tracks like “Lady of the Valley” and “All You Need Is Rock ’n’ Roll” . Bratta, often overlooked in “greatest guitarist” lists, delivers harmonies and tapping that were as sophisticated as anything on the Sunset Strip. In a feature for Metal Forces magazine in

: The band's breakout hit. The iconic intro riff and the perfectly structured, neo-classical guitar solo are rendered with absolute clarity, free from modern digital clipping.