Top tracks — play these first
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Cherry Pie — The title track stands out with its infectious chorus and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, perfectly encapsulating the band's playful yet hard-hitting style.
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin — This track showcases a darker lyrical narrative alongside a more complex musical arrangement, highlighting Warrant's range beyond party anthems.
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I Saw Red — A power ballad that balances vulnerability with emotional heft, it broadens the album's thematic palette and demonstrates the band's songwriting depth.
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Bed of Roses — This song combines heartfelt lyrics with a melodic sensibility, further showcasing Warrant’s ability to blend rock grit with emotional resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Cherry Pie delivers energetic glam metal with catchy hooks but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
- catchy hooks and melodies
- playful and upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1990, Cherry Pie was Warrant's second studio album, following their successful debut Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status in the glam metal scene, propelled by the massive hit title track that defined their sound and aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Poison· Skid Row· Cinderella
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cherry Pie 3:21
- 2 Uncle Tom’s Cabin 4:01
- 3 I Saw Red 3:46
- 4 Bed of Roses 4:04
- 5 Sure Feels Good to Me 2:39
- 6 Love in Stereo 3:06
- 7 Blind Faith 3:33
- 8 Song and Dance Man 2:57
- 9 You’re the Only Hell Your Mama Ever Raised 3:33
- 10 Mr. Rainmaker 3:28
- 11 Train, Train 2:49
- 12 Ode to Tipper Gore 0:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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