"Rock Hard" is a synth driven heavy metal tune. At this time in history, Peter Steele had not really developed his deep vocals as Type O fans have become accustomed to. At the same time, his voice manages to be undeniably his. You can still hear him roll his r's and a ton of elements from later songwriting remain here. Take the break at 2:16 for instance. This would fit absolutely perfectly on either Slow, Deep, and Hard or Bloody Kisses. Then something you wouldn't expect from Type O - a blazing solo filled with plenty of classic metal hooks that is very similar to that of a Scorpions solo.
"Rock Hard" is a synth driven heavy metal tune. At this time in history, Peter Steele had not really developed his deep vocals as Type O fans have become accustomed to. At the same time, his voice manages to be undeniably his. You can still hear him roll his r's and a ton of elements from later songwriting remain here. Take the break at 2:16 for instance. This would fit absolutely perfectly on either Slow, Deep, and Hard or Bloody Kisses. Then something you wouldn't expect from Type O - a blazing solo filled with plenty of classic metal hooks that is very similar to that of a Scorpions solo.