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Burning Cats and Amputees

BulletBoys · 2000

51 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

A raucous blend of glam metal and hard rock that balances playful bravado with gritty storytelling.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Smooth Up in Ya — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with catchy hooks and an infectious energy, reminiscent of their earlier hits while showcasing lyrical confidence.
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    For the Love of Money — A cover that reinterprets a classic funk hit into a hard rock anthem, highlighting the band's versatility and ability to blend genres effectively.
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    When Pigs Fly — This song features sharp lyrics addressing societal issues wrapped in a catchy melody, demonstrating both lyrical depth and musical craftsmanship.
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    Hard as a Rock — The opening track sets an aggressive tone for the album, combining powerful riffs with assertive vocals to immediately engage listeners.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for road trips
  • catchy anthems for sing-alongs
  • attitude-filled tracks for parties
  • short bursts of high energy

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking slow, introspective tunes
  • prefer complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Burning Cats and Amputees is BulletBoys' fourth studio album, released after a significant hiatus following their previous record, 1995's Hard Metal. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a changing music landscape while attempting to reclaim their place in the hard rock scene dominated by grunge and alternative sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Faster Pussycat· Poison· Warrant

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hard as a Rock 3:15
  • 2 Smooth Up in Ya 5:05
  • 3 Shoot the Preacher Down 3:50
  • 4 For the Love of Money 4:54
  • 5 F♯9 3:30
  • 6 When Pigs Fly 4:38
  • 7 Thrill That Kills 3:38
  • 8 Talk to Your Daughter 3:33
  • 9 Hang On St. Christopher 4:56
  • 10 THC Groove 4:21
  • 11 Slow and Easy 2:33
  • 12 Rock Candy 4:48
  • 13 Something Good 2:17

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