QR III

Quiet Riot | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Pasha
• ASIN: B00000266R
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,630 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered edition of this 1986 album from the L.A. Hard Rockers. QR III is, as the name suggests, the bands third album and showcases some major changes, not only musically but also on the personnel front; bassist Rudy Sarzo was replaced by Chuck Wright (from Giuffria). Showcasing a far more mature sound, the band introduced keyboards and featured song writing that suggested that they had finally come of age, relying less on simplistic shout-it-out-loud hooks and more on multiple layers of rich melody with impressive muscle. The arrangements were mature without giving way to syrupy lullabies or saccharin ballads. Rock Candy. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The best QR album, June 25, 2005

By 

Allister Fiend (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: QR III (Audio CD)

I'm probably in the minority here, but I really think QRIII is the best album this band ever did (Metal Health is a close 2nd, though). It's also their most "pop metal" album, featuring more keyboards and de-emphasizing the guitar a little bit.

The whole first half of this disc is incredible, especially "The Wild & the Young," & "Twilight Hotel." Chuck Wright's bass solo "Bass Case" is pretty cool, as well. If you like QR, you probably already have this, but if you're new to the group, this is a great album to add to the collection.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool keyboard departure for a fine band, December 17, 2000

By 

William Matson (Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: QR III (Audio CD)

This isn't quite the same as traditional Quiet Riot but still cool nonetheless. The songwriting and style is pretty much the same there is just an abundance of keyboards and synthesizers trying to give a modern (at the time) sound similar to Night Ranger, Autograph and Danger Danger (who would emerge at the end of the 80's).

If you like any of their stuff, you should dig this QR album. Even though I find it to be a blast, first time listeners who are only familiar with Metal Health or the other stuff should listen before buying.

"The Main Attraction" is a cool keyboard song, one of the best faster-paced songs on the album and a great anthem of a chorus. "The wild and the young" was the first single, cool stuff, speaking out against censorship with the song and video. Not as good as the remake they did for the 'Alive and Well' cd but still quality nonetheless.

"Twilight Hotel" is the second single and a cool ballad type song and a fine video! One of the band's best ballads. "Down and dirty" has a sleazy vibe to it even behind all the synths and keyboards. "Rise or fall" sounds almost like a lighter version of a Scorpions or Accept song.

"Put up or shut up" is likely the only setback on the disc having the worst lyrics but still pretty good. "Still of the night" (not the Whitesnake song) is another fine ballad, similar to something Whitesnake might have done :) "Bass Case" leads into "The Pump" another fine groove with a bit too much synths and keys but still cool.

"Slave to love" could have been on 'Condition Critical' if there was a bit more guitar to it. "Helping hands" was originally written for an album to benefit charity but never used, some positive lyrics about changing the world, may sound a little dated but it has a great chorus and a good message that no one likes to say anymore.

Although a few of the lyrics are similar to typical 80's fare ("Put up or shut up"), Kevin DuBrow and the guys are quite intelligent. They do put a nice twist on words which makes you think a little bit more, such as "Twilight Hotel." Fine 80's hard rock, much better than most reviewer give it credit for, this got bashed only because it was a change from 'Metal Health.' It was obviously no comparison but if any other band had done it, it would have gotten better reviews. Granted, there could have been less keyboards and synthesizers in more places and some more guitar.

But Kevin (vocals), Frankie Banali (drums), and Chuck Wright (the guy who played the majority of the bass on Metal Health anyway) all sound great, so does Carlos Cavazo (guitars) but he got hidden by the producer a lot. Besides, the keys add to some songs (Twilight Hotel, Still of the night, Main Attraction). Pick it up and listen first if you must.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Their best ,most accomplished album, June 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: QR III (Audio CD)

Very melodic and very well produced.They added keyboards to the mix, but I think it strengthens the songs.