The band felt it was time to enter the studio once again and lay down some original tracks for the second album titled “Remodeling.” The band found much success with the new album where the new songs got a lot of radio time. Some of these new songs— “Rock & Roll on the Radio,” “Thinking of You,” and “Looking Back”—became regulars on the radio station Z-Rock. The cassette sold well and gained interest from Geffen records.
THE TOOLS left a stamp on the Salt Lake music scene and are often talked about amongst local rockers. THE TOOLS loved their fans and were very proud of the live shows they were able to create. This line up was Danny Dickman (FREEFALL, BILLY THE KID, THE HOMELESS BLUEZ BAND) on Guitar, Johnny Walker LEO SWIFT, NASTY HABIT) on Drums, Paul Hoffman (NASTY MAC, FREEFALL, FYREYE, BILLY AND THE BULLETS) on bass, and vocalist Mike Rafone (STONE CREEK, NASTY MAC, BAD BOYS). THE TOOLS had much success on the local Salt Lake scene with the combination of great songs, huge stage presence with lots of energy, and pyrotechnics that rivaled national touring acts. THE TOOLS had created a brand for themselves not to be outdone by anyone. THE TOOLS black and yellow logo was marked on every amplifier and guitar. The band wore black and yellow clothing. This made a very impressive stage show, and what a show it was. They had one album under their belt (1982 Diamond Lace) and an appearance on Uncle Albert’s “Wasatch Rocks”.
As the band continued to write melodic hard rock songs and were getting ready to enter the studio again to cut their second album, they were on the hunt for another bassist. They needed to find one quick, as THE TOOLS were opening for THE TUBES that week. The band recruited Brian Iverson (RAGE, NASTY MAC, MANNEQUIN) from another local band MANNQUIN. Danny stayed up all night teaching Brian the songs so the band could open for THE TUBES the next night.
1. “Track01 – Liar”
2. “Track02 – Another Lover”
3. “Track03 – Take It Home”
4. “Track04 – Rockin’ Disease”
5. “Track05 – A Girl”
6. “Track06 – Diamond Lace”
7. “Track07 – Tear It Up”
8. “Track08 – Dreams”
9. “Track09 – See You Again”
10. “Track10 – Make A Change”
11. “Track11 – Tryin’ To Be In Love”
12. “Track12 – On The Telephone”
13. “Track13 – Razor”
14. “Track14 – Lover’s Game”
15. “Track15 – Crazy”