Blow My Fuse
Kix · 1988
40 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · glam metal
A vibrant fusion of glam and hard rock that captures the hedonistic spirit of the late 80s.
Why this album works
The album featured the hit single 'Don't Close Your Eyes,' which reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, significantly boosting Kix's visibility. Its success helped solidify the band's status within the glam metal genre during a time when such music was dominating radio airwaves.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys short, engaging listening sessions
- Context
- Blow My Fuse was Kix's third studio album, following their self-titled sophomore release in 1983. This album marked their commercial peak, featuring a polished sound and radio-friendly hooks that solidified their presence in the glam metal scene of the late 80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Ozzy Osbourne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Red Lite, Green Lite, TNT 3:57
- 2 Get It While It's Hot Standout 4:27
- 3 No Ring Around Rosie 4:36
- 4 Don't Close Your Eyes Standout 4:18
- 5 She Dropped Me the Bomb 3:50
- 6 Cold Blood 4:17
- 7 Piece of the Pie 3:52
- 8 Boomerang 3:46
- 9 Blow My Fuse Standout 4:03
- 10 Dirty Boys 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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