One Way Or Another/Weep In Silence/Misty Eyes/Midnight/Can't Keep A Good Band Down/Woman Of The World/Footprints In The Snow/Can't Stop Singing/Make A Little Love/Confession
High & Mighty was the end of an era for the progressive band Uriah Heep following the departure of vocalist David Byron. They would now experience a substantial dip in popularity. (US:161 UK:55)
“A new low for Uriah Heep, and an unfortunate finale for the David Byron led incarnation of the band. High & Mighty takes a cue from its predecessor and opts to supplement the band's trademark hard prog mix with a number of straightforward pop/rock tunes. The problem here is that the non-traditional selections are even poppier and more annoying than before, making this a somewhat difficult album for devoted Uriah Heep fans to listen through.”
“Weep In Silence is the stand-out track with Mick Box pulling out a truly amazing solo. The rest are pretty hit and miss with Can't Bring A Good Band Down being a low point. A patchy effort and sadly their last with David Byron.”
“It was self-produced and that it is why it is so different, so show some patience as nothing is immediately catchy. There are so many subtle pieces of music, each song is completely different to any other here, or for that matter on any other Uriah Heep album.”
“Uriah Heep's last good album, High & Mighty is softer and less fantastic than the work earlier in the decade. John Wetton offered some alternatives that the band, alas, did not explore. It's true that by this time Heep sounded a little behind the times, but the end was near.”
“Another excellent, but misunderstood Uriah Heep album. It's a bit experimental and does not fit the style of their previous albums. It's most like a Hensley's solo work with him writing all the tracks and playing the most instruments, limiting the impact of the others. Weep In Silence is the best track, where all the others stand well, with very few minor flaws. Even their most experimental tracks have their value, if you listen to them with an open mind. Original Heepsters might be disappointed though.”
“This album was my introduction to Uriah Heep. I was a little confused when I bought it, mistaking them for a hard rocking outfit. When I got over the shock of the flimsy, floppy, middle of the road sounds, I actually grew quite fond of it.”
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