Elikat - Caught In Love

Review by ajee tailor

Caught In Love by Elikat: A Forgotten Hard Rock Gem That Still Kicks Ass Let’s cut the crap—1989 wasn’t just about glam rock and cheesy power ballads. Spain had its own monster lurking in the shadows, and it went by the name of Elikat. Their debut album Caught In Love is a raw, unfiltered punch to the face that screams Hard Rock with a side of Heavy Metal grit. Released under the Justine label, this record might not have blown up globally, but damn if it doesn’t still pack a wallop for anyone who stumbles across it. First off, let’s talk tracks. You wanna know why this album sticks? Start with “Burning Blood.” This song rips. It’s got that relentless guitar riff that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until your ears are ringing. The vocals? Raw and pissed-off, like someone lit a fire under the mic stand. It’s not perfect—it’s messy as hell—but that’s what makes it real. You can feel the sweat dripping off these guys while they’re shredding their souls out. If you’re looking for polished studio magic, look elsewhere. This is straight-up blood-and-guts rock 'n' roll. Then there’s “Tell Me Why,” which is basically the soundtrack to smashing stuff when you're angry. The drums hit like jackhammers, and the bassline growls like an angry dog chained to the back of a truck. Halfway through, the solo kicks in, and holy crap, it’s like someone poured gasoline on the whole thing and tossed a match. It’s over-the-top, sure, but isn’t that what Hard Rock’s supposed to be? No apologies, no regrets—just pure chaos wrapped in leather. Now, don’t get me wrong. Not every track hits as hard as those two. “Lightning In The Town” feels a little too safe compared to the rest, and “Caught In Love” leans dangerously close to cheesy 80s cheese territory. But even those moments aren’t total washouts—they’re just reminders that this band was figuring things out as they went along. And honestly? That DIY vibe only adds to the charm. So here’s the kicker: Caught In Love never became a household name, but maybe that’s part of its appeal. Listening to it now feels like uncovering some secret treasure chest buried deep in a dusty attic. These guys weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they were just making music that mattered to them. And guess what? That attitude still resonates today. Final thought: If I ever meet the dudes from Elikat, I’d probably buy them beers—or at least try to convince them to reunite and melt faces again. Because let’s face it, the world could use more albums like this one. Or maybe not. Maybe it’s better left as a hidden gem… except now you know about it, so screw that. Go listen to it already.

Artist: Elikat
Album: Caught In Love

Spain

Rock

1989

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Burning Blood
Lightning In The Town
Tell Me Why
Caught In Love

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ELIKAT - Caught In Love (Álbum Completo 1989)

ELIKAT - Stealer of Dreams

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Catalog Numbers

C-095

Labels

Justine

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Formats

Vinyl
12"
45 RPM

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About Elikat

Elikat is a hard rock/melodic metal band from Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Spain, that was formed in 1987.

Members

Tolo Grimalt
Luis Hierro
Miiro Heikkilä
Rafa Bohörquez

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Caught In Love* by Elikat is a hidden gem from Spain’s rock scene. Released in 1989, it blends hard rock and heavy metal with raw energy. Tracks like *Burning Blood* and *Lightning In The Town* showcase killer guitar riffs. It’s wild to think this album came out on a small label called Justine, back when the music world was all about big names. Not many people know about it, but it’s got a loyal fanbase who love its gritty vibe.