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Frontier Days

The Del-Lords · 1984

40 min · 10 tracks · roots rock

A gritty blend of roots rock and Americana, imbued with storytelling and a touch of rebellion.

Top tracks — play these first

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    How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live — This opening track captures the album's ethos with its poignant commentary on hardship, setting a tone that resonates throughout the record.
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    Get Tough — An empowering anthem, this track showcases the band's ability to merge catchy melodies with themes of resilience and defiance against adversity.
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    Livin' on Love — This song combines heartfelt lyrics with a driving rhythm, illustrating the band's knack for blending emotional depth with infectious energy.
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    Burning in the Name of Love — With its passionate delivery and vivid storytelling, this track exemplifies the band's lyrical prowess and their commitment to narrative-driven music.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Feel Like Going Home

    The moment shifts from longing to resolution as the narrator contemplates return, weaving nostalgia with a sense of finality.

    This transition from yearning to acceptance highlights a deeper emotional complexity that enriches the song’s narrative arc.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live 3:02
  • 2 Get Tough 4:13
  • 3 Livin' on Love 4:14
  • 4 Double Life 4:40
  • 5 I Play the Drums 3:37
  • 6 Burning in the Name of Love 3:45
  • 7 Pledge of Love 2:59
  • 8 Shame on You 3:45
  • 9 Mercenary 5:27
  • 10 Feel Like Going Home 4:28

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