Flying Colours is one of Trooper's most disappointing albums, lacking any sign of effort or application toward the ten-song lineup. Only one song, "3 Dressed Up As a 9," carries any weight by way of a catchy chorus. Every tune here sounds overly sappy, causing one to snicker at the lack of sincerity on attempted love songs like "Back to You" and "Janine." Known mainly for their good time rock & roll fun, they've made all the ballads on this album (there are four of them) sound shallow and meek, leaving it with a shoddy result. The band's rendition of
the Kinks' "All Day and All of the Night" is quite laughable, and just doesn't work at all. Nearly each song sounds turgid and out of place, with sloppy musicianship and no concern for tidiness. Although this band is capable of making good music, it seems they've left their talents elsewhere on this release. ~ Mike DeGagne