Feel the Steel
Steel Panther · 2009
44 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
A raucous blend of glam rock bravado and tongue-in-cheek humor that revels in outrageousness and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Death to All but Metal — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its energetic riff and biting satire against contemporary music trends, showcasing the band's irreverent style.
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Asian Hooker — With its catchy chorus and provocative lyrics, this track exemplifies Steel Panther's audacious humor while cleverly commenting on stereotypes in a tongue-in-cheek manner.
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Community Property — This song combines a power ballad style with humorous yet relatable commentary on relationships, capturing the essence of glam metal's emotional extremes.
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Party All Day (Fuck All Night) — The anthem-like quality of this track embodies the wild party spirit associated with glam rock culture, making it a quintessential representation of the band's ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends humor with glam rock elements, creating a distinctive sound that resonates with its audience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of humor in its lyrics, often parodying classic glam rock themes and tropes.
- Each track maintains a high-energy tempo, with guitar solos prominently featured throughout the songs.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the party atmosphere intended for live performances.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raucous party atmosphere all night
- humorous takes on excess
- sing-along anthems with friends
- high-energy tracks for celebrations
- short bursts of catchy fun
Maybe skip if you
- seeking serious lyrical depth
- prefer slower, introspective sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Feel the Steel' is Steel Panther's debut studio album, marking their transition from local glam metal favorites to a national act. Released in 2009, this album captured the band's over-the-top persona and comedic lyrics, following years of performing in Los Angeles clubs. The record helped solidify their presence in the hard rock scene, showcasing their signature blend of satire and musicianship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Poison· Twisted Sister
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Community Property
The bridge features a shift in tone where vulnerability emerges amidst bravado, revealing an unexpected depth behind the humor.
This moment contrasts with the rest of the song's playful tone, showcasing a nuanced exploration of love and ownership not typically found in glam rock.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Death to All but Metal 2:29
- 2 Asian Hooker 4:02
- 3 Community Property 3:38
- 4 Eyes of a Panther 3:36
- 5 Fat Girl (Thar She Blows) 4:37
- 6 Eatin' Ain't Cheatin' 3:50
- 7 Party All Day (Fuck All Night) 3:02
- 8 Turn Out the Lights 4:24
- 9 Stripper Girl 3:34
- 10 The Shocker 4:10
- 11 Girl From Oklahoma 3:56
- 12 Hell's on Fire 3:01
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