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Q: DIO: Diver Down.

A: Like a Rainbow in the Dark.  Even then(1983?), this track stood out.  To my ears it exceeds all other post-Ozzy Sabbath tracks. The album, “Diver Down”, the first under the DIO namesake is a decent collection of tracks.  Ronnie is free. The exec’s seem less involved, if at all.  A lot of good metal reminds me of Skynyrd.  Maybe Molly Hatchet more.  But, whatever it is, it’s good hard rock.  It stirs. It moves. Not sure if it is a brilliant work, but it’s a contender for admission into the permanent collection.

Q: Will you revisit “Heaven and Hell”?

A: I may. “Neon Knights” has a hook. Shit, now that it’s on, it sounds pretty good … I guess we’re all lost children of the sea …

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