Twisted Sister - 'You Can't Stop Rock 'N Roll'

A fine example of vintage Twisted Sister wine.

Though probably best known for their breakout Stay Hungry opus from ’84, what some may not know is that this venerable Long Island metal institution was kicking out some heavy duty jams from the very earliest moments of the decade.

You Can’t Stop Rock ‘n Roll is certainly one of these highlights, displaying in full force the band’s late '70s glitter ‘n glam influences, while presenting—in embryonic form—the epic, anthemic metal power which would eventually make Twisted Sister a household name in '80s hair excess.

Although comparatively more commercial than the band’s ’82 debut Under the Blade—and perhaps a little less dangerous and more cartoonish in appeal—the songwriting on You Can’t Stop Rock ‘n Roll possesses just as much muscular hard rock appeal, whether it be the brazen, eponymous title track, band anthem “I Am (I’m Me)” or the balls out opening cut of “The Kids Are Back.”

This Eagle Rock/Armoury reissue is being released at a mid-price discount, which should serve both aging rockers and curious newcomers alike just fine; serving as a nice snapshot of how heavy rock and metal was evolving in the early '80s. Whereas Twisted Sister emerged as late '70s, T-Rex/Bowie inspired glitter rock, You Can’t Stop Rock ‘n Roll displays the band in rock solid, heavy metal appeal.

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