Animal Tracks
The Animals · 1965
31 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant blend of blues-infused rock and rhythm, pulsing with energy and raw emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hallelujah I Love Her So — This track showcases Eric Burdon's powerful vocals alongside a lively instrumental backdrop, highlighting the band's knack for blending rhythm and blues with energetic rock elements.
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Worried Life Blues — This song captures a deep sense of longing and melancholy, with Burdon's emotive delivery elevating the original blues composition into a poignant rock anthem.
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Roberta — With its catchy melody and engaging rhythm, Roberta reflects the playful side of The Animals while also demonstrating their ability to bring fresh life to traditional themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid blues-rock covers but lacks strong original compositions to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an energetic cover of 'Mess Around' that sets a lively tone, maintaining a consistent mid-tempo pace throughout the first half.
- Several tracks feature prominent organ riffs and harmonica solos, which are characteristic of the band's blues influences.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo slightly, creating a more reflective mood before concluding with 'Roadrunner,' which returns to an upbeat feel.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- short bursts of energy
- sing-along friendly tracks
- vibrant party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy musical explorations
- want slow, contemplative pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified The Animals' reputation in the British blues scene after earlier successes.
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1965, Animal Tracks marked The Animals' third studio album, following the success of their self-titled debut and the innovative sound of their previous record, 'The Animals on Tour.' By this time, they had established themselves as a leading force in the British Invasion, gaining notoriety for their gritty interpretations of American blues standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones· Eric Burdon & the Animals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mess Around 2:19
- 2 How You've Changed 3:12
- 3 Hallelujah I Love Her So 2:46
- 4 I Believe to My Soul 3:23
- 5 Worried Life Blues 4:12
- 6 Roberta 2:04
- 7 I Ain't Got You 2:28
- 8 Bright Lights, Big City 2:53
- 9 Let the Good Times Roll 1:54
- 10 For Miss Caulker 3:57
- 11 Roadrunner 2:49
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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