Contender - Contender

With a name like Contender and album art like that, one would expect a lost ‘80s USPM gem, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, this is light Christian AOR that’s largely forgettable. Coincidentally, the only highlights come in the form of both sides final songs. Side A’s “Deceiver” is an epic prog tinged monster, whereas side B’s “Two Directions” boasts a slight Wishbone Ash influence. Aside from that, avoid at all costs…that is unless you’re a maniac collector such as myself.