Released 40 years ago
Fame and Fortune
Bad Company · 1986
39 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · blues rock
An polished blend of blues rock and hard rock, showcasing a more radio-friendly sound than their earlier work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- catchy sing-along choruses
- for road trips
- uplifting tracks for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Fame and Fortune' was released in 1986, Bad Company was navigating a changing music landscape. This album marked their first release after the departure of guitarist Mick Ralphs, who had been a key figure in shaping their sound. The band aimed to adapt to the more pop-oriented trends of the mid-'80s while still retaining their classic rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Free· Lynyrd Skynyrd· Led Zeppelin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Burning Up 4:02
- 2 This Love 4:21
- 3 Fame and Fortune 3:35
- 4 That Girl 4:01
- 5 Tell It Like It Is 3:52
- 6 Long Walk 3:34
- 7 Hold on My Heart 4:25
- 8 Valerie 3:28
- 9 When We Made Love 4:18
- 10 If I'm Sleeping 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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