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Ark

The Animals · 1983

48 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · R&B

A fusion of blues rock and psychedelic influences, showcasing The Animals' evolving sound in the early '80s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • background warmth for gatherings
  • sing-along choruses with friends
  • captivating storytelling in lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1983, 'Ark' came during a period of reformation for The Animals, marking their return after a decade-long hiatus. This album followed their previous effort, 'Before We Were So Rudely Interrupted,' and aimed to re-establish the band’s presence in the British rock scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Loose Change 3:01
  • 2 Love Is for All Time 4:23
  • 3 My Favorite Enemy 3:46
  • 4 Prisoner of the Light 4:09
  • 5 Being There 3:29
  • 6 Hard Times 2:55
  • 7 The Night 3:55
  • 8 Trying to Get You 4:16
  • 9 Just Can’t Get Enough 3:54
  • 10 Melt Down 3:08
  • 11 Gotta Get Back to You 2:42
  • 12 Crystal Nights 4:12
  • 13 No John No 4:18

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