Down to the Bone
Quiet Riot · 1995
68 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
A gritty blend of hard rock and glam metal, pulsating with raw energy and nostalgic bravado.
Why this album works
'Down to the Bone' is significant for revitalizing Quiet Riot's presence in the hard rock scene, featuring a mix of original songs and covers. The album includes the track 'All Day and All of the Night,' which is a cover of The Kinks' classic and contributed to the band's ongoing legacy during a period when many glam metal bands struggled for relevance.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo headbangers gritty nostalgia for fans for road trip playlists
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Down to the Bone' was Quiet Riot's first album after a five-year hiatus following the disappointing reception of their previous album, 'Terrified'. This release marked an attempt to reconnect with their fanbase while showcasing a more mature sound as they navigated the changing landscape of rock music in the mid-90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Dokken
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dig Standout 5:51
- 2 Pretty Pack o' Lies Standout 4:39
- 3 All Day and All of the Night Standout 3:16
- 4 Whatever It Takes 6:24
- 5 Wings of a Cloud 5:06
- 6 Trouble Again 5:56
- 7 Down to the Bone 4:31
- 8 Voodoo Brew 5:49
- 9 Monday Morning Breakdown 6:00
- 10 Live Til It Hurts 5:22
- 11 Twisted 5:23
- 12 All Wound Up 4:31
- 13 Hell or High Water 4:25
- 14 Wings of a Cloud (revisited) 1:26
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