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Ark

The Animals · 1983

48 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

An eclectic mix of blues rock and psychedelic influences, merging emotional depth with vibrant instrumentals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Love Is for All Time — This track showcases a haunting melody paired with poignant lyrics about enduring love, highlighting the band’s ability to evoke emotion even in a more mature sound.
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    Hard Times — With its rhythmic drive and relatable themes of struggle, this song reflects the socio-economic challenges of the time, resonating deeply with listeners.
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    Crystal Nights — This closing track encapsulates the album's themes of nostalgia and introspection, featuring lush instrumentation that leaves a lasting impression.

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

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

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — A notable return after a hiatus, showing the band's evolution and continued creativity.
Career context
Released in 1983, 'Ark' marked The Animals' reunion album after a decade-long hiatus. This period saw the band attempting to recapture their earlier success while navigating the changing music landscape of the early '80s.
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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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