Top tracks — play these first
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Rock Me All Over — This opening track showcases Aaron's commanding vocals and sets a high-energy tone for the entire album with its infectious chorus and driving rhythm.
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Burnin' Love — With its catchy melody and anthemic lyrics, this song highlights Aaron's ability to fuse pop sensibilities with hard rock energy, making it a memorable standout.
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Evil Game — This track features a darker lyrical theme paired with powerful instrumentation, showcasing Aaron's versatility and depth as an artist beyond typical rock tropes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong melodies with powerful performances, though it follows familiar hard rock templates.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining this intensity through the first five songs before slowing down slightly.
- Vocals are consistently front and center, often layered with harmonies during the choruses to enhance the melodic hooks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy anthems for driving
- empowering vibes for workouts
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- fast-paced tracks for parties
- fierce melodies for adrenaline rush
Maybe skip if you
- slow, mellow listening preferences
- seeking intricate soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Call of the Wild was Lee Aaron's third studio album, following her breakthrough album, Metal Queen. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a prominent figure in the Canadian rock scene, known for her dynamic vocal range and charismatic stage presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Benatar· Heart· Alannah Myles
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Champion
The chorus emphasizes triumph over adversity through energizing repetition, rallying listeners to embrace their inner strength.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock Me All Over 3:56
- 2 Runnin' From the Fire 2:59
- 3 Champion 4:17
- 4 Barely Holdin' On 4:42
- 5 Burnin' Love 3:42
- 6 Line of Fire 4:24
- 7 Beat 'em Up 3:03
- 8 Paradise 3:26
- 9 Evil Game 3:51
- 10 Danger Zone 3:10
- 11 Hot to Be Rocked 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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