Mean Machine, despite being the second album in the discography of UDO, may in fact be considered the first true solo recording of Dirkschneider, since previous work, Animal House, was written entirely by former band mates Udo, Accept, as a sort of parting gift when he decided in 1986 to establish its own group. Group that eventually turned out to be much more long-lived and prolific than it might seem at first and has proven Udo great ability to carve out album after album deserved the label of being one of the most enthusiastic warriors Heavy Metal since three decades .. 'Mean Machine' is a logical continuation of what we live in "Animal House", a little faster than its predecessor, but still contains all the things that were remarkable in Animal House: unstoppable riffs, good melodies, catchy choruses and Above all, the very characteristic voice of Dirkschneider. What we have here is nothing less than pure traditional Heavy Metal, so do not expect atypical structures, surprising tempo changes and other innovative solutions. Most songs are built in a standard manner, all without exception in a very decent level. They are quick and energetic songs. All instrumentalists, although not particularly amazing, do a good job. These are the guitarists Mathias dieth
(already played in Animal House) and Andy Susemihl (Sinner), Thomas Smuszynski bassist and drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (Running Wild). Both guitarists are especially a great job, although comparisons are odious, and inevitable shadow of Wolf Hoffmann is sooo long ... In general, "Mean Machine" is clearly not a classical masterpiece or a breakthrough innovation in Heavy Metal. However, it's a very decent, well written, produced (Mark Dodson) and headdress that is so regular that line the mighty German singer, who is hitting tireless and never disappoints. Honestly, this is a perfect consistency, hard work and love of Heavy Metal.
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