Endangered Species
Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1994
47 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · Southern rock
Southern rock grit meets reflective storytelling in a collection of resonant, blues-infused anthems.
Why this album works
While not achieving the commercial heights of their earlier works, 'Endangered Species' is notable for its blend of classic Southern rock elements with contemporary themes. The album featured tracks that received airplay on classic rock radio, contributing to the band's continued relevance during the 1990s.
- Best for
- reflective storytelling with grit steady mid-tempo listening experience resonant anthems for road trips
- Context
- By the time 'Endangered Species' was released in 1994, Lynyrd Skynyrd had experienced a significant resurgence in popularity after reuniting in the late 1980s. This album followed their previous release, 'The Last Rebel' (1993) and was marked by a lineup that included original member Gary Rossington and new talents like vocalist Johnny Van Zant, signifying a blend of legacy and new direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ZZ Top· Little Feat· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down South Jukin' 2:38
- 2 Heartbreak Hotel 4:01
- 3 Devil in the Bottle Standout 3:35
- 4 Things Going On 3:00
- 5 Saturday Night Special 3:53
- 6 Sweet Home Alabama Standout 4:01
- 7 I Ain't the One 3:27
- 8 Am I Losin'? 4:06
- 9 All I Have Is a Song 3:21
- 10 Poison Whiskey 2:47
- 11 Good Luck, Bad Luck 3:23
- 12 The Last Rebel Standout 5:42
- 13 Hillbilly Blues 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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