Cat Scratch Fever
Ted Nugent · 1977
38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
Raw hard rock energy erupts with catchy riffs and an unapologetic celebration of freedom and rebellion.
Why this album works
'Cat Scratch Fever' reached No. 17 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified multi-platinum. The title track became one of Nugent's most recognized songs, embodying the spirit of the glam rock scene while also sparking discussions around its suggestive themes.
- Best for
- steady rhythmic drive throughout celebratory anthems for gatherings unapologetic energy for road trips
- Context
- Released on May 1, 1977, 'Cat Scratch Fever' was Ted Nugent's third studio album, following his successful self-titled debut and the breakthrough 'Free-For-All'. At this point in his career, Nugent was solidifying his reputation as a hard rock guitar virtuoso and provocative lyricist, capitalizing on the momentum he built in the mid-1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cat Scratch Fever Standout 3:40
- 2 Wang Dang Sweet Poontang Standout 3:16
- 3 Death by Misadventure Standout 3:31
- 4 Live It Up 4:01
- 5 Home Bound 4:45
- 6 Workin’ Hard, Playin’ Hard 5:44
- 7 Sweet Sally 2:34
- 8 A Thousand Knives 4:47
- 9 Fist Fightin’ Son of a Gun 2:51
- 10 Out of Control 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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