Animal House cover

Animal House

U.D.O. · 1987

42 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

Pounding drums and electrifying guitar riffs drive U.D.O.'s raw, adrenaline-fueled heavy metal anthems.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady adrenaline-fueled energy
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • pounding rhythm for workouts
  • mid-tempo headbanging enthusiasm

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, introspective moments
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1987, 'Animal House' marked U.D.O.'s debut album after frontman Udo Dirkschneider's departure from Accept. This album established U.D.O. as a significant force in the heavy metal scene, showcasing Dirkschneider's distinctive vocal style and songwriting prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Judas Priest· Helloween

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Animal House 4:19
  • 2 Go Back to Hell 4:32
  • 3 They Want War 4:12
  • 4 Black Widow 4:29
  • 5 In the Darkness 4:03
  • 6 Lay Down the Law 3:47
  • 7 We Want It Loud 4:06
  • 8 Warrior 4:12
  • 9 Coming Home 3:39
  • 10 Run for Cover 4:43

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