by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

With their third album, Once Bitten..., Great White finally perfected their blend of bluesy Aerosmith grind and Van Halen hard rock flamboyance. It all comes to a head on "Rock Me," a minor hit single that brought them to a broader audience, but there are a couple of other moments -- such as the sleazy "Lady Red Light" or "Save Your Love" -- illustrating that Great White is more than a one-hit wonder.