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Eye of the Tiger

Survivor · 1982

37 min · 9 tracks · hard rock

Anthemic rock anthems driven by soaring vocals and powerful guitar riffs, echoing the spirit of resilience and determination.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Eye of the Tiger — The iconic title track combines driving rhythms with powerful lyrics about perseverance, making it synonymous with motivation and triumph.
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    Feels Like Love — This track showcases a compelling blend of catchy melodies and vibrant instrumentation, exemplifying the band's pop rock sensibilities.
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    Children of the Night — With its emotive lyrics and dynamic arrangement, this song captures a sense of longing while maintaining a strong rock foundation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album features strong anthemic tracks with engaging dynamics and solid production, marking its place in rock history.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a distinctive, driving rhythm with a prominent guitar riff that is repeated throughout, creating an anthemic quality.
  • Vocals are layered with harmonies in the choruses, particularly in 'Eye of the Tiger', enhancing the song's motivational theme.
  • Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quieter verses to explosive choruses, maintaining listener engagement.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 8/10

Defined its genre or moment. 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

  • energetic workout motivation
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immediate hooks and energy
  • uplifting anthemic moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 8, 1982, 'Eye of the Tiger' was Survivor's third studio album, coming off the success of their previous hit 'Rocky III' theme song. This album solidified their place in the arena rock genre and propelled them into mainstream recognition during the early '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Journey· Foreigner· Boston

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Eye of the Tiger 4:05
  • 2 Feels Like Love 4:07
  • 3 Hesitation Dance 3:51
  • 4 The One That Really Matters 3:31
  • 5 I’m Not That Man Anymore 4:47
  • 6 Children of the Night 4:45
  • 7 Ever Since the World Began 3:45
  • 8 American Heartbeat 4:09
  • 9 Silver Girl 4:52

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