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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.

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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