Starchild ~ Canada ~ Toronto, Ontario

Children of the Stars (1978)

If you're a Canadian hard rock band in 1978, then who would you look to as a blueprint for success? Correct - Triumph and Rush. And that's exactly what Starchild has done here. This is the good stuff right here. All the quality hard rock stayed in while the rest was drained to the garbage disposal. The first two tracks demonstrate similarities to Triumph. 'Wizard Woman' sounds like it could have easily fit on Rush's Caress of Steel. Side 2 is even better, with a crisp Rush sound circa 2112 (side 2 of said album). The highlight for me is the subtly progressive 'Wooden Steaks and Mashed Potatoes' (I guess they had Sizzler's in Toronto back then too!). All in all, if you're looking for some hard rock with progressive styling, then Starchild is a must hear. I love stuff like this.

Ownership: 1978 Axe (LP)

No reissues exist as I update this post (3/9/25)

3/16/19 (review / new entry)