Beyond Salvation
The Angels · 1990
48 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
Dynamic hard rock infused with anthemic choruses and gritty storytelling, reflecting the band's Australian roots.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dogs Are Talking — This track showcases an infectious hook and relatable lyrics about communication struggles, making it emblematic of the album's themes of connection and disconnection.
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Let the Night Roll On Start here — The opener sets an energetic tone for the album with its driving rhythm and vivid imagery of nightlife, encapsulating the spirit of the band's sound.
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Bleeding With the Times — This song features poignant lyrics that reflect societal issues while maintaining a powerful rock aesthetic, demonstrating The Angels' lyrical depth and musical prowess.
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Pushing and Shoving — Highlighting a catchy melody paired with raw emotion, this track illustrates the band's ability to blend hard rock with introspective themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features dynamic hard rock with engaging choruses but lacks standout compositions throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the fourth track introduces a more laid-back groove.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the anthemic quality and inviting listener participation.
- The album closes with a slower tempo on the final two tracks, allowing for a reflective conclusion after the preceding energetic material.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- gritty anthems for road trips
- cathartic energy release
- late-night camaraderie gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer faster-paced tracks
- seek introspective quiet moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked the band's return after hiatus and achieved notable commercial success.
- Themes
- Australian nightlife· communication struggles· societal disconnection
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Beyond Salvation marked The Angels' first album after a four-year hiatus, following their previous release, Howling. At this point in their career, the band was navigating changes in the music industry and sought to reinvent their sound while retaining their hard rock essence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- AC/DC· Rose Tattoo· Motörhead
Tracklist
- 1 Let the Night Roll On Start here 4:03
- 2 Back Street Pick Up 4:22
- 3 Dogs Are Talking 3:23
- 4 Rhythm Rude Girl 5:36
- 5 Jump Back Baby 5:34
- 6 Love Waits 4:25
- 7 Bleeding With the Times 5:36
- 8 Pushing and Shoving 4:35
- 9 Bitch 2:23
- 10 Beyond Salvation 3:27
- 11 Take an X 4:54
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Circus Animals
Cold Chisel
Shares gritty storytelling and anthemic choruses reflecting Australian life and struggles.
Kick
INXS
Combines hard rock with infectious hooks, echoing themes of nightlife and societal disconnection.
The Living End
The Living End
Merges punk-infused rock with dynamic energy, capturing the essence of Australian youth culture.
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