What makes Difficult to Cure by Rainbow notable?

'Difficult to Cure' is notable for its reimagining of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' in the title track, showcasing Rainbow's embrace of classical influences within rock. The album achieved commercial success, reaching No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidifying Rainbow's place in the evolving hard rock landscape of the early '80s. Released on February 3, 1981, 'Difficult to Cure' was Rainbow's sixth studio album and marked a transitional moment following the departure of lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio. This album featured Joe Lynn Turner as the new frontman, representing a shift towards a more accessible sound while maintaining the band's hard rock roots.

Who is Difficult to Cure for?

Difficult to Cure works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, soaring melodies for sing-alongs and background energy for gatherings.

How many songs are on Difficult to Cure?

Difficult to Cure has 9 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Difficult to Cure

Rainbow · 1981

41 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A blend of soaring melodies and heavy riffs that encapsulates the grandeur of 80s hard rock.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo groove
soaring melodies for sing-alongs
background energy for gatherings
uplifting anthems with drive

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on February 3, 1981, 'Difficult to Cure' was Rainbow's sixth studio album and marked a transitional moment following the departure of lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio. This album featured Joe Lynn Turner as the new frontman, representing a shift towards a more accessible sound while maintaining the band's hard rock roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Deep Purple· Black Sabbath· Judas Priest