Don't Tread cover

Don't Tread

Damn Yankees · 1992

53 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A high-octane fusion of hard rock riffs and anthemic choruses that define the early '90s rock scene.

Why this album works

'Don't Tread' reached No. 19 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the band's commercial success. It featured popular singles like 'Where You Goin' Now,' which contributed to its radio play and helped maintain the hard rock sound in a time when grunge was beginning to dominate the charts. The album's themes and style resonated with fans looking for a continuation of arena rock vibes.
Career context
Released in 1992, 'Don't Tread' was Damn Yankees' second album, following their successful self-titled debut. This record came during a period of growing popularity for the supergroup, which included members from prominent bands like Styx and Ted Nugent's solo career. The album solidified their presence in the hard rock genre as they navigated the changing musical landscape of the early '90s.
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 Standout 5:08
  • 2 Fifteen Minutes of Fame Standout 4:50
  • 3 Where You Goin’ Now Standout 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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