What makes Breaker by Accept notable?

'Breaker' is significant for its role in defining the sound of European heavy metal in the early '80s, influencing future bands and securing Accept's position in the genre. The album features tracks that were pivotal in their live performances and garnered critical attention, helping them to gain a stronger foothold in international markets. Released in January 1981, 'Breaker' was Accept's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'I'm a Rebel'. The album marked a period of consolidation for the band as they sought to establish their identity within the burgeoning heavy metal scene in Europe, particularly in Germany.

Breaker works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, raw energy for driving motivation and anthemic choruses for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Breaker?

Breaker has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Breaker

Accept · 1981

43 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

Raw yet melodic heavy metal anthems that capture the energy of early 80s rock culture.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for focused listening
raw energy for driving motivation
anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
nighttime cruising vibe
short tracks for quick bursts

Maybe skip if you want

prefer softer, melodic sounds
seek lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Themes: German heavy metal scene· 1980s rock rebellion· raw energy anthems
Career context: Released in January 1981, 'Breaker' was Accept's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'I'm a Rebel'. The album marked a period of consolidation for the band as they sought to establish their identity within the burgeoning heavy metal scene in Europe, particularly in Germany.
Stylistic neighbors: Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Helloween
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Blackout by Scorpions — Shares the same raw energy and melodic hooks typical of early 80s German heavy metal.

British Steel by Judas Priest — Captures the anthemic spirit and rebellious themes of early heavy metal from the same era.