Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting is kinda rare single that Flotsam’s released just before No Place For Disgrace (so we’ve got here band in their absolutely top form). This release consists of Elton John’s cover and three lives.
Nobody expected thrash band to take Elton John, but the result was surprisingly good. To be honest this song in their version is outstanding. It was perfect decision, to put it on the full-length album later. Classic song with a metal blast of energy, speed riffing and Erik’s life form as the singer gives us an amazing combination, just perfect for playing in the parties or during a car ride. Not too heavy, not dark- you can just hear a band having great fun from playing that one. And that’s the point. For me the cover is well done, when it’s still close to original, but band creates a new song, giving a lot from themselves. Flotsam and Jetsam did it perfectly.
The second part of that single are three live songs- Hard on You, Misguided Fortune and Dreams Of Death. Of course they’re well played- Flotsam and Jetsam at that time was in amazing condition. The only thing that could be done a little better here is mix- it’s sometimes annoying that drums are too loud, but except for this one? It’s a nice concert record, perfectly making whole release complete.
Although it’s an unique single I want call it a total must-have it. Of course, it’s really nice, but we can find Elton’s cover at No Place For Disgrace. Even if it’s only for biggest band’s maniacs- this is solid material which I really enjoyed.

Wojciech Michalak