Top tracks — play these first
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Devil's Juice — Opening the album with a raw and energetic riff, this track encapsulates Warrant's signature sound while showcasing their matured lyrical themes surrounding temptation and excess.
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Angels — This power ballad highlights the band's softer side, juxtaposing heavy instrumentals with poignant lyrics about love and loss, demonstrating Warrant's versatility.
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Hell, CA — Mixing dark humor with hard-hitting riffs, this track serves as a commentary on life's absurdities, embodying the band's ability to blend serious themes with catchy melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock energy with introspective lyrics but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies in the choruses, creating a fuller sound that contrasts with the gritty verses.
- 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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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 sing-alongs
- nostalgic vibes with grit
- for road trips
- uplifting resilience in melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid slower reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Born Again is Warrant's fifth studio album, released in 2006, marking their first release since the band's original lineup disbanded. The album followed a significant hiatus after the commercial decline post-1996's Belly to Belly, presenting a renewed effort to reconnect with fans and redefine their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Poison· Skid Row· Cinderella
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Angels
The verse shifts from a nostalgic recollection of past relationships to an urgent plea for redemption.
This transition from reminiscence to yearning adds depth to the emotional landscape, allowing listeners to feel both vulnerability and hope.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Devil's Juice 3:27
- 2 Dirty Jack 4:01
- 3 Bourbon County Line 3:51
- 4 Hell, CA 4:20
- 5 Angels 4:32
- 6 Love Strikes Like Lightning 3:56
- 7 Glimmer 3:31
- 8 Roller Coaster 2:48
- 9 Down in Diamonds 3:59
- 10 Velvet Noose 3:01
- 11 Roxy 3:16
- 12 Good Times 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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