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Excess All Areas

Shy · 1987

52 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

A blend of soaring melodies and anthemic choruses, brimming with the exuberance of late '80s glam rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Emergency — The opening track sets the tone with its infectious energy and catchy chorus, encapsulating the album's overall glam rock aesthetic.
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    Can't Fight the Nights — This song features a memorable melody and relatable lyrics about yearning for connection, making it one of the standout tracks on the album.
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    Just Love Me — With its heartfelt lyrics and polished production, this track showcases Shy's ability to balance emotional depth with their signature rock sound.
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    Devil Woman — A cover of Cliff Richard's classic, Shy's rendition highlights their rock sensibility while paying homage to a beloved song from earlier decades.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Run for Cover

    The bridge features a shift in tone where the protagonist urges someone to escape from danger rather than confront it.

    This moment introduces urgency with a change in perspective that heightens emotional stakes, contrasting with the earlier verses.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Emergency 3:36
  • 2 Can't Fight the Nights 4:02
  • 3 Young Heart 3:55
  • 4 Just Love Me 4:00
  • 5 Break Down the Walls 5:24
  • 6 Under Fire 4:16
  • 7 Devil Woman 3:31
  • 8 Talk to Me 3:52
  • 9 When the Love Is Over 4:23
  • 10 Telephone 4:18
  • 11 Run for Cover 3:46
  • 12 Only You 3:23
  • 13 Don't Wanna Lose Your Love 4:14

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