Born to Be Wild – A Retrospective
Steppenwolf · 1991
148 min · 34 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock
A powerful fusion of hard rock and blues-infused psychedelia that captures the spirit of rebellion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- for road trips
- rebellious spirit and energy
- nostalgic reflections on freedom
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek strictly cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, 'Born to Be Wild – A Retrospective' came during a period of reflection for Steppenwolf, following their initial rise to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s. By this time, the band had experienced several lineup changes and a shift in musical direction, making this compilation a significant look back at their influential catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blue Öyster Cult· Grand Funk Railroad· The Doors
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Twisted 3:14
- 2 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 3:43
- 3 Sookie Sookie 3:15
- 4 Everybody’s Next One 2:57
- 5 Born to Be Wild 3:30
- 6 Your Wall’s Too High 5:43
- 7 Desperation 5:47
- 8 The Pusher 5:51
- 9 The Ostrich 5:45
- 10 Don’t Step on the Grass, Sam 5:41
- 11 Magic Carpet Ride 4:22
- 12 Rock Me 3:44
- 13 Jupiter’s Child 3:23
- 14 It’s Never Too Late 4:05
- 15 Monster / Suicide / America 9:13
- 16 Move Over 2:54
- 17 Hey Lawdy Mama 2:55
Disc 2
- 1 Snowblind Friend 3:55
- 2 Who Needs Ya 2:53
- 3 Screaming Night Hog 3:17
- 4 For Ladies Only (edit) 4:53
- 5 Tenderness 4:56
- 6 Ride With Me 3:23
- 7 I’m Movin’ On 3:08
- 8 My Sportin’ Life 5:18
- 9 Children of the Night 5:12
- 10 Straight Shootin’ Woman 4:02
- 11 Caroline 4:45
- 12 Live Your Life 4:14
- 13 Ain’t Nothing Like It Used to Be 3:50
- 14 Born to Be Wild (live) 4:47
- 15 Rock ’n’ Roll Rebels 4:01
- 16 Give Me News I Can Use 3:41
- 17 The Wall 6:19
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