RORY GALLAGHER, The Story So Far (Polydor), Against The Grain (Chrysalis) :: Throw away your Kiss records and leave your Ted Nugents to your grandmother; this sleazyshirted Irish guitarist is the last extant genuine mad guitarist, and he dont need no artificial preservatives (batwings, guns, unusual clothing, lasers, etc.); he does it all with one very sorrylooking Stratocaster, the above-mentioned mucky flannel shirt, and a style that can only be compared with things like lightning bolts, thunder, etc. Ace Frehley: Listen, have the kittykat claw your picking hand, weep, and then take up opthamology. S.W.

TROOPER-Two For The Show (Legend):: Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Mormon BTO member castrates budding hard rock group while recording their second album! Band members submit willingly! Foxy cover photo is the lone survivor! Read all about it. J.M.