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BulletBoys

BulletBoys · 1988

34 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · glam metal

Energetic glam metal riffs collide with infectious hooks and flamboyant vocals, embodying late '80s rock culture.

Why this album works

BulletBoys quickly became known for their catchy singles, particularly 'Smooth Up in Ya,' which reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album helped solidify their presence in the glam metal genre during a time when bands like Poison and Mötley Crüe dominated airwaves and MTV.
Best for
quick, energetic listening bursts immediate hooks and energy short tracks for easy replay
Context
The self-titled debut album by BulletBoys was released in January 1988, marking the band's entry into the glam metal scene just as the genre was peaking. Following their formation in 1986, they quickly gained attention, capitalizing on the burgeoning hard rock wave that characterized the late '80s music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Crush 40· Ozzy Osbourne

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hard as a Rock Standout 3:03
  • 2 Smooth Up in Ya Standout 4:23
  • 3 Owed to Joe 2:45
  • 4 Shoot the Preacher Down 3:37
  • 5 For the Love of Money Standout 3:44
  • 6 Kissin’ Kitty 3:06
  • 7 Hell on My Heels 3:22
  • 8 Crank Me Up 3:37
  • 9 Badlands 3:07
  • 10 F♯9 3:19

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