Contagious
Y&T · 1987
41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal
A high-octane blend of hard rock riffs and anthemic choruses that captures the spirit of the late '80s rock scene.
Why this album works
The album features the hit single 'Contagious,' which helped it reach No. 57 on the Billboard 200 chart. Its success contributed to Y&T's reputation as a prominent band in the American hard rock scene during the late '80s.
- Best for
- energetic workout motivation immediate hooks and energy short, punchy songs
- Context
- Released in 1987, 'Contagious' was Y&T's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Down for the Count' in 1985. At this point, Y&T was solidifying their presence in the hard rock genre amidst a shifting music landscape dominated by glam metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Iris· Ozzy Osbourne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Contagious Standout 3:19
- 2 L.A. Rocks Standout 4:36
- 3 Temptation 4:22
- 4 The Kid Goes Crazy 4:14
- 5 Fight for Your Life Standout 4:46
- 6 Armed and Dangerous 4:17
- 7 Rhythm or Not 5:04
- 8 Bodily Harm 3:30
- 9 Eyes of a Stranger 4:38
- 10 I’ll Cry for You 2:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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