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Flaming Schoolgirls

The Runaways · 1980

34 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · punk · glam rock

A vibrant blend of glam rock and punk energy, bursting with youthful rebellion and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy throughout
  • catchy anthems for group sing-alongs
  • vibrant tracks for youthful rebellion
  • for upbeat road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Flaming Schoolgirls' was The Runaways' fifth studio album, marking a pivotal moment in their career as they navigated lineup changes and evolving musical styles. By this time, the band had already established themselves in the rock scene, but this album represented a shift towards a more polished sound while retaining their rebellious spirit, with Joan Jett and Lita Ford leading the charge.
Stylistic neighbors
Aerosmith· Alice Cooper· David Bowie

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:21
  • 2 Strawberry Fields 3:20
  • 3 C'Mon 3:57
  • 4 Hollywood Cruisin' 2:39
  • 5 Blackmail 3:54
  • 6 Is It Day or Night? 2:38
  • 7 Here Comes the Sun 3:01
  • 8 Hollywood Dream 3:54
  • 9 Don't Abuse Me 3:25
  • 10 I Love Playin' With Fire 4:07
  • 11 Secrets 3:31

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata