: A high-energy rocker featuring blistering guitar work from Blackmore and masterly keyboard performances by Don Airey.
: This Russ Ballard cover became one of the band's biggest hits, showcasing Turner's smooth, AOR-friendly vocals.
Reviewers often note that while it differs from the heavy, fantasy-themed Rising , it has aged remarkably well as a strong, polished album. rainbow_difficult_to_cure_full_album_1981_with_...
: An instrumental adaptation of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, often described as a "mind-blowing" showcase of the band's technical prowess.
“It is far removed from Rainbow Rising and some tracks... are certainly more pop than rock but guess what… I really enjoyed it. Ritchie Blackmore in particular is very inventive in his solos.” Now Spinning Magazine · 3 years ago : A high-energy rocker featuring blistering guitar work
“Difficult to Cure” is a fine outing from Rainbow... the album finishes beautifully with the instrumental title track which was also Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.” WordPress.com · 11 years ago Great Metal Albums of 1981: Rainbow- Difficult to Cure
“JLT remains one of rock's best and most underrated frontmen. His first effort with Rainbow was the best of the three he did with Blackmore.” Facebook · The Metal Voice · 2 months ago : An instrumental adaptation of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony,
: A track that blends a progressive start with a catchy, pop-rock chorus. Community Perspectives