Cut
Golden Earring · 1982
38 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · classic rock
A fusion of hard rock and progressive elements layered with introspective lyrics and infectious melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on September 10, 1982, 'Cut' marked Golden Earring's continued evolution following their international breakthrough with 'Radar Love' in 1973. By this time, the band had established a solid reputation in Europe, and 'Cut' showcased their ability to blend commercial rock appeal with experimental sounds, reflecting their artistic maturity.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, classic rock
Cut is an album by Golden Earring, released in 1982. A fusion of hard rock and progressive elements layered with introspective lyrics and infectious melodies. The album was notable for its single 'Twilight Zone,' which became one of Golden Earring's most recognizable tracks, reaching significant chart positions in multiple countries. Furthermore, the album solidified the band's status in the classic rock genre during the early '80s, contributing to its enduring legacy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cut sound like?
A fusion of hard rock and progressive elements layered with introspective lyrics and infectious melodies. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Cut by Golden Earring notable?
The album was notable for its single 'Twilight Zone,' which became one of Golden Earring's most recognizable tracks, reaching significant chart positions in multiple countries. Furthermore, the album solidified the band's status in the classic rock genre during the early '80s, contributing to its enduring legacy. Released on September 10, 1982, 'Cut' marked Golden Earring's continued evolution following their international breakthrough with 'Radar Love' in 1973. By this time, the band had established a solid reputation in Europe, and 'Cut' showcased their ability to blend commercial rock appeal with experimental sounds, reflecting their artistic maturity.
Who is Cut for?
Cut works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Cut?
Cut has 8 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Devil Made Me Do It Standout 3:26
- 2 Future 5:25
- 3 Baby Dynamite 5:15
- 4 Last of the Mohicans Standout 4:09
- 5 Lost and Found 4:00
- 6 Twilight Zone Standout 7:58
- 7 Chargin’ Up My Batteries 4:17
- 8 Secrets 4:04
Release Date
September 10, 1982
Artist Origin
Netherlands
Runtime
38 min 37 sec
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