White Lion - 1987 - Pride.7 81768-2.flac Jun 2026

Vito Bratta’s intricate guitar picking and pinch harmonics are crisp without sounding harsh or piercing.

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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". Vito Bratta’s intricate guitar picking and pinch harmonics

Closing listening suggestion Play the album start-to-finish on a system that can reveal stereo width and detail. Begin at “Wait” to hear the singles’ sheen, then drop to “When the Children Cry” to appreciate the album’s emotional core—listen for the micro-dynamics preserved in the FLAC that make the record feel immediate. Contemporary reviews were often effusive

Classic glam metal lyrical themes with a driving, upbeat rhythm.

When discussing digital audio, the source is paramount. The pressing (or its European equivalent, 781 768-2) is considered by many listeners to be the definitive digital version of Pride . Unlike modern remasters, which are often heavily compressed—leading to the "loudness war" phenomenon—the original 1987 Atlantic pressing offers a dynamic, natural sound. Why Choose the FLAC Format?