Top tracks — play these first
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I Want to Know What Love Is — This track stands out due to its powerful orchestration and heartfelt lyrics that explore vulnerability, becoming an enduring anthem for romantic yearning.
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That Was Yesterday — With its reflective lyrics and soaring chorus, this song exemplifies Foreigner's ability to blend rock with emotional depth, resonating strongly during live performances.
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Tooth and Nail Start here — Opening the album with an energetic pulse, this track showcases the band's hard rock roots while introducing listeners to the polished production that defines the record.
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Growing Up the Hard Way — This track captures a narrative of resilience and personal growth, utilizing a catchy melody that underscores its introspective themes amidst driving instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock with pop elements, featuring strong melodies but lacks depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature strong melodic hooks and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- The album includes a notable shift in dynamics with 'I Want to Know What Love Is', which introduces a slower tempo and orchestral elements.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar riffs and harmonized vocals, typical of the melodic rock style of the mid-80s.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional deep listening experiences
- reflective late-night moods
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Foreigner's mainstream success with major hits like 'I Want to Know What Love Is'.
- Career context
- By the time 'Agent Provocateur' was released in December 1984, Foreigner was already a well-established band, having achieved significant commercial success with previous albums like '4'. This album marked their sixth studio release and followed the hit single 'I Want to Know What Love Is', which became one of their signature songs and solidified their presence in mainstream rock.
Tracklist
- 1 Tooth and Nail Start here 3:54
- 2 That Was Yesterday 3:50
- 3 I Want to Know What Love Is 5:05
- 4 Growing Up the Hard Way 4:14
- 5 Reaction to Action 3:59
- 6 Stranger in My Own House 5:04
- 7 A Love in Vain 4:30
- 8 Down on Love 4:10
- 9 Two Different Worlds 4:31
- 10 She’s Too Tough 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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