Album of the Day

Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw of Styx, Jack Blades of Night Ranger and drummer Michael Cartellone joined forces as Damn Yankees at the end of the 1980s to immediate success. The hard rock supergroup's self-titled Warner Bros. debut reached the Billboard Top 20 and eventually double-platinum sales status, thanks to a marathon tour and such radio-friendly originals as “High Enough,” “Come Again” and “Coming of Age.” Producer Ron Nevison balances the foursome's talents perfectly on the 1990 collection, which offers nods to the members' previous work while affording each a chance to try new things. Everyone sounds committed and energized on the powerful DAMN YANKEES, a record that any arena rock aficionado should hear.