Top tracks — play these first
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Hot Blooded Start here — As the lead single, 'Hot Blooded' epitomizes Foreigner's hard rock edge with its catchy chorus and driving guitar riffs, capturing the band's energetic spirit.
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Blue Morning, Blue Day — 'Blue Morning, Blue Day' showcases a more reflective side of the band, blending upbeat instrumentation with lyrics that explore themes of longing and introspection.
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Double Vision — The title track features an infectious melody and a memorable hook, highlighting the band's ability to balance rock bravado with accessible songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album balances energetic rock with melodic ballads, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- The instrumental track 'Tramontane' serves as a brief interlude, allowing for a moment of reflection before returning to vocal-driven pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, engaging listening sessions
- melodic introspection moments
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Foreigner's popularity with hits and high chart performance.
- Career context
- Released on June 20, 1978, Double Vision is Foreigner's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1977. At this point in their career, they were rapidly gaining popularity, establishing themselves as a significant force in the hard rock genre with a sound that appealed to both mainstream and rock audiences.
Tracklist
- 1 Hot Blooded Start here 4:26
- 2 Blue Morning, Blue Day 3:12
- 3 You're All I Am 3:24
- 4 Back Where You Belong 3:14
- 5 Love Has Taken Its Toll 3:28
- 6 Double Vision 3:44
- 7 Tramontane (instrumental) 3:56
- 8 I Have Waited So Long 4:06
- 9 Lonely Children 3:37
- 10 Spellbinder 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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