On today’s episode, I am going to take a look at the album “Difficult to Cure” by IRainbow, the band’s fifth studio album released on February 9, 1981.
Selected songs are "Spotlight Kid", "I Surrender", "Difficult to Cure" and "Can't Happen Here". Patreon Bonus Extra Slice includes the track "Freedom Fighter"
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Summary
In this episode, Bill Peters reviews Rainbow's fifth studio album, 'Difficult to Cure,' exploring its transition from the Dio era to Graham Bonnet's vocals and on to the impact of Jo Lynn Turner, and the nostalgia associated with the album. He analyses the tracks, discussing their strengths and weaknesses while reflecting on his personal connection to the music.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Difficult to Cure
01:18 Spotlight Kid
02:30 Chasing the Commercial Breakthrough in the US
05:43 I Surrender
06:59 Discussion on "Difficult to Cure" Track by Track
14:08 Difficult to Cure
16:15 Bill's Thoughts and Memories from "Difficult to Cure"
20:02 Can't Happen Here
21:30 Podcast Notes and Contacts
