Returned to the Scene of the Crime

by Rossington

Overview

In a slight departure on the bumpy road back to Gary Rossington's rightful place in Lynyrd Skynyrd, the guitarist and his wife, Dale Krantz-Rossington, formed this group after the dissolution of the Rossington Collins Band. As expected, the guitars remain the anchor of the group, but the raw power that drove most of the Skynyrd sound is nowhere to be found. In its place is the slick, overly chorused commercial sound that slowly evolved through the mid-'80s, giving this Wounded Bird reissue a very dated feeling throughout. The ferociousness that defined Southern rock is nowhere to be found on "Honest Hearts," a synth-driven song that sounds like an emulation of Heart's commercial chart-toppers, while the title track has a level of melodrama that wouldn't be out of place on a Bonnie Tyler record. It's not bad as far as material from this era goes, and lead vocalist/wife Krantz-Rossington has capable, passionately sincere vocal chops that complement the music well. Those looking for a treasure containing Southern-fried rock & roll will be disappointed, but fans of emotion-packed anthemic rock will be well served by checking this out. ~ Rob Theakston

Product Details

Release Date:	09/01/2023
Label:	Wounded Bird
UPC:	0664140167223
Rank:	25273

Tracks

1. Turn It Up
2. Honest Hearts
3. Goodluck to You
4. Wounded Again
5. Waiting in the Shadows
6. Dangerous Love
7. Can You Forget About My Love
8. Returned to the Scene of the Crime
9. Are You Leaving Me
10. Path Less Chosen

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rossington   Primary Artist
Derek Hess   Drums,Percussion,Drums,Percussion
Tim Lindsey   Guitar (Bass),Bass
Jay Johnson   Guitar
Gary Ross   Synthesizer,Keyboards,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Mac McAnally   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Steve Nathan   Keyboards
Mickey Buckins   Percussion
Dale Krantz-Rossington   Vocals
Gary Baker   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Ronnie Eades   Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Saxophone
Duncan Cameron   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jay Jay Johnson   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Jay Jesse Johnson   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Gary Rossington   Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar

Technical Credits

Peter Solley   Audio Production,Producer
Gary Rossington   Audio Production,Group Member,Producer,Composer
Mac McAnally   Group Member
Chalmers Davis   Composer
Pete Greene   Engineer
Dale Krantz-Rossington   Composer
Gary Baker   Composer,Group Member
Ronnie Eades   Group Member
Duncan Cameron   Group Member
Jay Jay Johnson   Group Member
Wolf Stephenson   Engineer
Ronald Prent   Engineer
Dale Rossington   Composer
Derek Hess   Group Member
Barry Baker   Composer
Jimmy Johnson   Producer
Gary Ross   Composer,Group Member
Paul Mann   Engineer
Tim Lindsey   Group Member,Composer
Susan Longacre   Composer