Is Face to Face a good place to start with The Angels?

Yes, Face to Face is recommended as a starting point for new The Angels listeners. A high-energy blend of hard rock riffs and anthemic choruses that capture the raw essence of late '70s Australian rock. Face to Face is The Angels' second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1977. By this point, they were establishing themselves in the Australian rock scene, building on their burgeoning popularity with a more polished sound and greater songwriting depth.

Who is Face to Face for?

Face to Face works well if you're into steady mid-tempo energy, anthemic choruses for sing-alongs and gritty guitar riffs throughout.

How many songs are on Face to Face?

Face to Face has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Face to Face

The Angels · 1978

38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A high-energy blend of hard rock riffs and anthemic choruses that capture the raw essence of late '70s Australian rock.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Take a Long Line Start here — This track opens the album with infectious energy, showcasing the band's signature sound and lyrical themes of longing and anticipation.
→
Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again — A quintessential Australian rock anthem, this song's call-and-response structure invites audience participation, becoming a staple at live shows.
→
Shadow Boxer — With its driving beat and evocative lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to mix hard rock with introspective storytelling.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album captures the essence of late '70s Australian rock with strong riffs and memorable choruses.

What we noticed

The album opens with a driving guitar riff in 'Take a Long Line' that sets a high-energy tone for the first half.
Tracks like 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again' feature anthemic choruses that invite audience participation, typical of hard rock.
The tempo varies throughout, with 'After the Rain' slowing down the pace before returning to more aggressive tracks like 'Shadow Boxer'.
The final track, 'No Exit', closes with a fade-out that leaves the listener hanging, contrasting with the more resolved endings of earlier songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

steady mid-tempo energy
anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
gritty guitar riffs throughout
explosive soundscapes for driving
nostalgic vibes for group settings

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer slower, reflective sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Helped solidify The Angels' place in the Australian rock scene with iconic tracks.
Themes: Australian rock scene· longing anticipation· live audience connection
Career context: Face to Face is The Angels' second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1977. By this point, they were establishing themselves in the Australian rock scene, building on their burgeoning popularity with a more polished sound and greater songwriting depth.
Stylistic neighbors: AC/DC· Rose Tattoo· Motörhead