What makes From the Hip by Frank Marino notable?

From the Hip received positive reviews upon its release, particularly noted for its guitar work and songwriting. It helped solidify Marino's status as a prominent figure in hard rock, leading to renewed interest in his music during the early '90s. Released in 1990, From the Hip marks Frank Marino's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following his previous album, The Power of Rock 'n' Roll. This was his first studio album in almost five years, showcasing a matured sound and lyrical depth that reflects both personal and artistic growth.

How many songs are on From the Hip?

From the Hip has 8 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

From the Hip

Frank Marino · 1990

48 min · 8 tracks · hard rock

A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and soaring guitar solos, infused with a sense of personal reflection and resilience.

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Babylon Revisited — The opening track sets the tone with its dynamic guitar work and introspective lyrics, establishing themes of longing and resilience that permeate the album.
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Rise Above — This nearly twelve-minute epic showcases Marino’s virtuosity, combining extended guitar solos with powerful vocals that embody the struggle against adversity.
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The Wall Came Down — A poignant reflection on personal barriers, this track features emotive lyrics paired with a compelling melody that highlights Marino's ability to blend storytelling with hard rock dynamics.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album features strong guitar work and maintains a cohesive hard rock sound while exploring personal themes.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a gritty tone, followed by a series of songs that maintain a consistent hard rock energy.
Several tracks feature extended guitar solos that showcase technical skill, often breaking into more reflective lyrical themes.
The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier songs and allowing for a moment of introspection.

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: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Babylon Revisited 5:23
2 I'm Ready 3:37
3 How Long 4:00
4 Rise Above 11:39
5 Mine All mine 4:16
6 Ride My Own Wave 5:55
7 Stand 6:37
8 The Wall Came Down 6:56

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