Released 50 years ago
Contraband
Golden Earring · 1976
38 min · 7 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · classic rock
A blend of hard rock grooves and progressive undertones, layered with reflective lyrics and melodic hooks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with climactic moments
- reflective lyrics for deep thinking
- hard-hitting grooves for sing-alongs
- for evening drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Contraband' marked Golden Earring's sixth studio album during a period of rising international recognition following hits like 'Radar Love'. At this point, the band was transitioning from regional success in the Netherlands to broader appeal across Europe and the United States, building on their established Nederbeat sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Alan Parsons Project· UFO· Thin Lizzy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bombay 3:52
- 2 Sueleen 5:40
- 3 Con Man 7:10
- 4 Mad Love's Comin' 7:45
- 5 Fightin' Windmills 4:38
- 6 Faded Jeans 5:07
- 7 Time's Up 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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