C'mon Take on Me
Hardcore Superstar · 2013
46 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
High-energy glam metal brimming with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses, embodying the essence of sleaze rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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C’mon Take On Me — The title track captures the band's signature sound with its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, making it a standout anthem for live performances.
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Cutting the Slack — With its punchy riffs and rapid tempo, this track sets an exhilarating tone for the album while showcasing the band's hard rock energy.
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Are You Gonna Cry Now — This song combines emotional lyrics with a powerful melody, representing a deeper lyrical exploration within the otherwise high-octane album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic glam metal with catchy hooks but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond genre norms.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, setting a lively tone for the album.
- Tracks 7 and 8 are presented as two parts of a continuous piece, creating a narrative flow that connects them thematically and musically.
- The final track features a slower tempo compared to the preceding songs, providing a contrast that allows the album to conclude on a reflective note.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- youthful energy and enthusiasm
- quick bursts of catchy hooks
- party-ready tracks for fun
- playful irreverence throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tunes
- seek long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Hardcore Superstar's sixth studio album, C'mon Take on Me followed their 2010 album, Split Your Lip. At this point, the band was solidifying their legacy in the glam metal scene after a decade of consistent releases and performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Buckcherry· Skid Row· Poison
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cutting the Slack 2:11
- 2 C’mon Take On Me 2:51
- 3 One More Minute 4:09
- 4 Above the Law 4:23
- 5 Are You Gonna Cry Now 4:16
- 6 Stranger of Mine 4:55
- 7 Won’t Take the Blame, Part 1 3:46
- 8 Won’t Take the Blame, Part 2 (Sect Meeting) 1:45
- 9 Dead Man’s Shoes 3:49
- 10 Because of You 3:31
- 11 Too Much Business 4:37
- 12 Long Time No See 5:52
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