Looking for suggestions to bridge the gap between my Critical Theory and Dark Star, I've  thought about the wrecker but being as that I wasnt a fan of the Rising Star I'm skeptical to get a wrecker. 

Hy-Road or a Disturbed.  Both are very predictable in ball motion and will easily handle medium to medium-heavy oil.  Go with the Disturbed if you want something that reads a little earlier.  The Hy-Road if you want something a little longer but more backend.

The Wrecker is basically like the Rising Star, but a touch stronger and a little cleaner.