Rhett Forrester - Even The Score [White] [ Vinyl ]

Rhett Forrester’s Even The Score returns in style with this killer 2023 white vinyl reissue from High Roller Records, limited to just 200 copies. Remastered and restored by Patrick W. Engel, this edition gives a fresh bite to Forrester’s second and final official solo album, originally released in 1988.

Best known as the charismatic frontman of Riot during their Born In America era, Forrester struck out solo with a gritty, bluesy brand of melodic hard rock. Even The Score is packed with swagger, riffs, and heart. Guitarist Paul Kayen teams up once more with Forrester, crafting standout tracks like the punchy “You Will Be Mine,” the hook-heavy “Assume The Position,” and the burning, anthemic “Burning Heart.” There’s even a soulful power ballad, “See You In My Dreams,” that shows Forrester’s range beyond just rock firepower.

The album’s emotional edge and tight songwriting earned it critical acclaim—Kerrang! gave it 4 out of 5 K’s, calling it a “monumental metal attempt” and praising its energy and polish. And let's not forget the slick cover of Bad Company’s “Ready For Love”—Forrester brings his own smoky magic to the classic.

This white vinyl edition includes an insert and sounds better than ever thanks to Engel’s top-notch mastering. A hidden gem from a true rock ‘n’ roll outlaw—Even The Score is pure late-'80s hard rock gold, now revived in glorious wax.