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Exercises

Nazareth · 1972

43 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · traditional heavy metal

Raucous guitar riffs intertwine with gritty vocals, embodying the raw energy of early 70s hard rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • gritty vocals for raw energy
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • late-night driving soundtrack
  • sing-along anthems with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, patient builds
  • seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 1, 1972, 'Exercises' was Nazareth's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Razamanaz'. This album marked a pivotal moment in their career as they began to refine their sound and establish themselves within the burgeoning hard rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Deep Purple· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Will Not Be Led 3:05
  • 2 Cat’s Eye, Apple Pie 3:05
  • 3 In My Time 3:28
  • 4 Woke Up This Morning 3:10
  • 5 Called Her Name 4:32
  • 6 Fool About You 2:47
  • 7 Love Now You’re Gone 2:26
  • 8 Madelaine 5:55
  • 9 Sad Song 2:14
  • 10 1692 (Glencoe Massacre) 4:00
  • 11 If You See My Baby (b‐side) 2:57
  • 12 Hard Living (alternate edit) 2:45
  • 13 1692 (Glencoe Massacre) (alternate edit) 3:21

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