Top tracks — play these first
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Midnight Driver of a Love Machine — This track opens the album with high-octane energy, combining infectious hooks and signature guitar work that exemplifies Winger's classic glam metal roots.
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Better Days Comin’ — The title track serves as an anthem of hope and resilience, featuring uplifting lyrics and a catchy chorus that embodies the album's overarching theme.
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Queen Babylon — With its dynamic arrangement and layered instrumentation, this track showcases Winger's musical sophistication while delivering a compelling narrative about empowerment.
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Be Who You Are Now — This song stands out for its introspective lyrics and rich melodies, encouraging self-acceptance and personal growth, thus resonating deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends classic hard rock elements with modern production, appealing to both nostalgic fans and new listeners.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more reflective themes and slower tempos.
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- The title track 'Better Days Comin'' employs a repetitive chorus that emphasizes its optimistic message, making it a standout anthem.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- uplifting themes of resilience
- energizing anthems for road trips
- cathartic release in choruses
- vibrant energy for group listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Better Days Comin' marked Winger's first studio album in over two decades since IV in 2006. At this point, the band aimed to reestablish their presence in a changing rock landscape while drawing on their classic sound. The album also signified a renewed energy for the group as they navigated a contemporary music scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Midnight Driver of a Love Machine 4:14
- 2 Queen Babylon 4:31
- 3 Rat Race 3:37
- 4 Better Days Comin’ 3:32
- 5 Tin Soldier 3:49
- 6 Ever Wonder 6:52
- 7 So Long China 4:17
- 8 Storm in Me 4:42
- 9 Be Who You Are Now 5:10
- 10 Another Beautiful Day 3:15
- 11 Out of This World 6:41
- 12 Better Days Comin’ (Stoner re-mix) 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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