TOO OLD TO ROCK 'N' ROLL: TOO YOUNG TO DIE!

I remember being quite disappointed with this album upon its original release, as it seemed quite a step down from the thrills and invigorating highs of their previous albums. Not really bad, but somewhat lackluster in comparison. However, going back to it many years later I find it to be a very good album (especially compared to some of the later albums) with lots to recommend it. It still has that warm 1970's production, some great songs, and an overall comfortable feeling. The album starts off great, with a wonderful first half, with strong tracks such as Quiz Kids, Crazed Institution, and Salamander, but then sags quite a bit in the second half. Still very good, but overall the weakest of their great 1970's output. Best tracks: Salamander, Quiz Kids, Crazed Institution, Pied Piper. Weaker tracks: Bad-eyed and Loveless, The Checquered Flag. Rating: 3.5