Finyl Vinyl cover

Finyl Vinyl

Rainbow · 1986

72 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A dynamic blend of hard rock anthems and intricate melodies showcasing Rainbow's signature flair.

Why this album works

'Finyl Vinyl' is significant for its collection of hits that encapsulated Rainbow's journey in the rock scene, featuring charting singles like 'I Surrender.' The album received mixed reviews but remains a testament to the band's impact on the hard rock and metal genres, influencing countless artists who followed.
Best for
dynamic peaks and valleys anthems for sing-along moments intensely emotional melodic shifts
Context
Released in 1986, 'Finyl Vinyl' marked a pivotal moment for Rainbow as it compiled tracks from their previous albums and was their final studio release. This album came during a transitional period, following lead vocalist Joe Lynn Turner's successful tenure with the band and just before guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's departure, solidifying Rainbow's legacy in the rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Deep Purple· Marty Friedman· Pretty Maids

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Spotlight Kid 6:01
  • 2 I Surrender Standout 5:41
  • 3 Miss Mistreated 4:19
  • 4 Jealous Lover 3:10
  • 5 Can’t Happen Here 4:13
  • 6 Since You Been Gone Standout 3:43
  • 7 Bad Girl 4:49
  • 8 Difficult to Cure 11:14
  • 9 Stone Cold Standout 4:27
  • 10 Power 4:25
  • 11 Man on the Silver Mountain 8:15
  • 12 Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll 7:04
  • 13 Weiss Heim 5:12

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