Top tracks — play these first
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Heavy Metal Cowboys — This track stands out with its infectious energy and thematic celebration of rock culture, illustrating Helix's irreverent take on heavy metal tropes.
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Back for Another Taste — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit, featuring catchy melodies and a chorus that invites listeners to join in, showcasing the band's party ethos.
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Wild in the Streets — With its driving beat and rebellious lyrics, this song captures the essence of youthful freedom and adventure, resonating with fans of classic hard rock.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid hard rock elements but lacks standout compositions or production that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent high-energy tempo, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a dynamic shift.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality of the songs.
- The instrumentation prominently features electric guitar solos that are both melodic and aggressive, typical of hard rock from this era.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
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
- consistent energetic flow throughout
- catchy anthems for sing-alongs
- for late-night drives
- invigorating tracks for parties
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek complex experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Back for Another Taste marked Helix's fifth studio album and their first since 1987's Rockin' You Eternally. At this point, the band was trying to regain momentum after experiencing a dip in popularity during the late '80s. This album aimed to reconnect with fans while showcasing their signature blend of heavy metal and catchy rock hooks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kix· Ratt· Twisted Sister
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Storm 4:28
- 2 Running Wild in the 21st Century 3:51
- 3 That's Life 3:42
- 4 Breakdown 5:26
- 5 Heavy Metal Cowboys 3:02
- 6 Wild in the Streets 3:43
- 7 Back for Another Taste 3:58
- 8 Rockin' Rollercoaster 3:20
- 9 Midnight Express 4:06
- 10 Good to the Last Drop 4:28
- 11 Give It to You 4:06
- 12 Wheels of Thunder 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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