First Under the Wire
First Under the Wire is the fifth studio album by Australian group Little River Band, released in July 1979 by Capitol Records. The album peaked at No. 2 on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart and at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, becoming the group's highest charting album in that territory. The album included two top 10 "Billboard" Hot 100 hits in "Lonesome Loser" and "Cool Change". Reception. "Cash Box" magazine said "Ringing harmonies are the Little River Band's forte, and its resonant vocal arrangements are in full bloom on "First Under  the Wire". John Boylan's sterling production adds lustre to the songs, and David Brigs brilliant guitar work continues to be the group's musical focal point." calling the album "A must for AOR, MOR and pop programmers." Mark Allan from Allmusic gave the album four stars.