Gillan – Double Trouble (VG+/VG) – 2xLP, AU 1981

Double Trouble is an LP by Gillan from 1981 released on the Virgin label.

About this album

Double Trouble finds Gillan leaning hard into muscular early-80s hard rock, driven by sharp riffs, lean songwriting and Ian Gillan’s distinctive vocal power. Issued in 1981, the album arrived as the band were building on the success of their late-70s run and sharpening a heavier, more direct sound for the new decade. The record blends speed, swagger and melody across cuts such as “No Laughing in Heaven” and the title track, with the group’s tight rhythm section keeping the arrangements brisk and forceful. It stands as a solid example of Gillan’s post-Deep Purple identity, bridging hard rock muscle and arena-ready hooks.

Genre: Metal