Young, Wild And Free
Brighton Rock
Young, Wild and Free is the debut full‑length album by Canadian hard rock band Brighton Rock, released in 1986 on WEA/Warner Music Canada and produced by Michael Wagener. Expanding on an earlier EP of the same name, the record runs about 39 minutes over 10 tracks—“Young, Wild and Free,” “We Came to Rock,” “Change of Heart,” “Can’t Wait for the Night,” “Assault Attack,” “Jack Is Back,” “Save Me,” “Nobody’s Hero,” “Barricade,” and “Rock ’n’ Roll Kid”—all written by vocalist Gerry McGhee and guitarist Greg Fraser. With Johnny Rogers on keyboards, Steve Skreebs on bass, and Mark Cavarzan on drums, the band delivers a polished, radio‑ready blend of melodic hard rock, AOR, and glam metal that fit neatly alongside mid‑80s peers like Bon Jovi, Honeymoon Suite, and Pretty Maids.
Musically, the album balances hook‑laden, arena‑sized rockers (“Young, Wild and Free,” “We Came to Rock,” “Jack Is Back”) with big-chorus mid‑tempos and power ballads such as “Can’t Wait for the Night” and “Save Me,” showcasing McGhee’s distinctive, high‑flying vocals and Fraser’s punchy, melodic guitar work over thick, keyboard‑colored arrangements. Lyrically it leans into classic 80s hard‑rock themes—youth, freedom, romance, and resilience—aimed squarely at the rock‑radio and MTV audience of the time. The singles “We Came to Rock” and “Can’t Wait for the Night” became Canadian hits, helping the album reach number 82 on the RPM Canadian Top Albums chart and eventually earn Gold certification from the CRIA in 1989; in 2013 it was remastered by Warner, and today it’s often remembered by fans and critics as a cult favorite and one of the more melodic, under‑the‑radar gems of the 80s Canadian hard‑rock scene.
Young, Wild And Free
Brighton Rock
Young, Wild and Free is the debut full‑length album by Canadian hard rock band Brighton Rock, released in 1986 on WEA/Warner Music Canada and produced by Michael Wagener. Expanding on an earlier EP of the same name, the record runs about 39 minutes over 10 tracks—“Young, Wild and Free,” “We Came to Rock,” “Change of Heart,” “Can’t Wait for the Night,” “Assault Attack,” “Jack Is Back,” “Save Me,” “Nobody’s Hero,” “Barricade,” and “Rock ’n’ Roll Kid”—all written by vocalist Gerry McGhee and guitarist Greg Fraser. With Johnny Rogers on keyboards, Steve Skreebs on bass, and Mark Cavarzan on drums, the band delivers a polished, radio‑ready blend of melodic hard rock, AOR, and glam metal that fit neatly alongside mid‑80s peers like Bon Jovi, Honeymoon Suite, and Pretty Maids.
Musically, the album balances hook‑laden, arena‑sized rockers (“Young, Wild and Free,” “We Came to Rock,” “Jack Is Back”) with big-chorus mid‑tempos and power ballads such as “Can’t Wait for the Night” and “Save Me,” showcasing McGhee’s distinctive, high‑flying vocals and Fraser’s punchy, melodic guitar work over thick, keyboard‑colored arrangements. Lyrically it leans into classic 80s hard‑rock themes—youth, freedom, romance, and resilience—aimed squarely at the rock‑radio and MTV audience of the time. The singles “We Came to Rock” and “Can’t Wait for the Night” became Canadian hits, helping the album reach number 82 on the RPM Canadian Top Albums chart and eventually earn Gold certification from the CRIA in 1989; in 2013 it was remastered by Warner, and today it’s often remembered by fans and critics as a cult favorite and one of the more melodic, under‑the‑radar gems of the 80s Canadian hard‑rock scene.