Blue Cheer
Blue Cheer · 1969
37 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
Raucous guitar riffs and thunderous drumming create a raw, explosive sound that defines hard rock's early edge.
Blue Cheer is an album by Blue Cheer, released in 1969. Raucous guitar riffs and thunderous drumming create a raw, explosive sound that defines hard rock's early edge. The album is notable for its bold sonic experimentation and helped to define the heavy metal genre at a time when it was still evolving. It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it one of the earliest commercial successes in heavy metal music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blue Cheer sound like?
Raucous guitar riffs and thunderous drumming create a raw, explosive sound that defines hard rock's early edge. Rooted in hard rock.
What makes Blue Cheer by Blue Cheer notable?
The album is notable for its bold sonic experimentation and helped to define the heavy metal genre at a time when it was still evolving. It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it one of the earliest commercial successes in heavy metal music. Released on December 1, 1969, this was Blue Cheer’s debut album, following their formation in 1966. The band was coming into their own as pioneers of heavy metal and psychedelic rock, establishing a sound that would influence countless artists in the genre.
How many songs are on Blue Cheer?
Blue Cheer has 10 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Fool Standout 3:36
- 2 You're Gonna Need Someone 3:35
- 3 Hello L.A., Bye-Bye Birmingham Standout 3:27
- 4 Saturday Freedom 5:59
- 5 Ain't That the Way (Love's Supposed to Be) 3:15
- 6 Rock and Roll Queens Standout 2:44
- 7 Better When We Try 2:51
- 8 Natural Man 3:38
- 9 Lovin' You's Easy 3:57
- 10 The Same Old Story 4:17
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