Damn Yankees
Damn Yankees · 1990
45 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
Melodic hard rock anthems infused with arena-ready hooks and socially conscious lyrics define this debut album.
Why this album works
The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart and producing the hit single 'High Enough,' which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its blend of hard rock with thoughtful lyrics resonated with audiences and influenced subsequent bands in the genre.
- Career context
- Damn Yankees, released on February 22, 1990, marked the self-titled supergroup's debut amidst a surge in popularity for hard rock. Comprised of members from established acts like Styx, Night Ranger, and Ted Nugent’s solo career, this album helped establish their sound during a time when glam metal was dominating the charts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Aerosmith· Mötley Crüe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coming of Age Standout 4:21
- 2 Bad Reputation Standout 4:29
- 3 Runaway 4:02
- 4 High Enough Standout 4:43
- 5 Damn Yankees 4:37
- 6 Come Again 5:38
- 7 Mystified 4:14
- 8 Rock City 4:28
- 9 Tell Me How You Want It 4:32
- 10 Piledriver 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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