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Don't Tread

Damn Yankees · 1992

53 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A hard-hitting blend of melodic rock and gritty anthems that captures the rebellious spirit of early '90s rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Don’t Tread on Me — This opening track establishes the album's defiant tone with an infectious chorus and driving guitar riffs, encapsulating the band's hard rock ethos.
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    Where You Goin’ Now — With its introspective lyrics and soaring melodies, this ballad highlights the band's softer side while still maintaining a powerful rock foundation.
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    Fifteen Minutes of Fame — This track critiques fleeting celebrity culture through clever lyrics and an energetic arrangement, showcasing the band's lyrical wit and musical prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • an exhilarating drive soundtrack

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, Don't Tread was Damn Yankees' second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1990. At this point, the supergroup—comprised of members from bands like Styx and Ted Nugent's solo career—was solidifying their sound while aiming for mainstream success amidst a rapidly changing rock landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Aerosmith· Mötley Crüe

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Don’t Tread on Me 5:08
  • 2 Fifteen Minutes of Fame 4:50
  • 3 Where You Goin’ Now 4:40
  • 4 Dirty Dog 4:53
  • 5 Mister Please 4:19
  • 6 Silence Is Broken 5:03
  • 7 Firefly 4:57
  • 8 Someone to Believe 4:57
  • 9 This Side of Hell 4:00
  • 10 Double Coyote 4:44
  • 11 Uprising 5:32

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