Why this album works
The album marked a significant moment for Gotthard as it debuted at number one on the Swiss charts and solidified their status as one of Switzerland's premier rock bands. Its commercial success was complemented by positive critical reception, which praised its blend of hard rock and melodic hooks, influencing subsequent Swiss rock acts.
- Best for
- steady pacing with emotional highs anthemic choruses for sing-alongs journey of reflective storytelling
- Context
- Released on January 18, 1996, 'G.' was Gotthard's third studio album, following their breakthrough 'Dial Hard' in 1994. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation in Europe, building on the success of their previous albums while continuing to explore more melodic elements in their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Crush 40· Mötley Crüe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sister Moon 3:55
- 2 Make My Day Standout 3:45
- 3 Mighty Quinn 3:15
- 4 Movin’ On 3:23
- 5 Let It Be 6:17
- 6 Father Is That Enough? Standout 4:01
- 7 Sweet Little Rock ’n’ Roller 3:19
- 8 Fist in Your Face 3:50
- 9 Ride On 4:08
- 10 In the Name 5:25
- 11 Lay Down the Law 3:38
- 12 Hole in One 3:11
- 13 One Life, One Soul Standout 4:18
- 14 He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother 4:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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