Games People Play
Pink Cream 69 · 1993
56 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal
Melodic hard rock riffs entwine with introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses, capturing the essence of early '90s metal.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its commercial success in Europe, peaking at No. 43 in Germany. Critics praised it for its melodic approach to heavy metal, influencing the subsequent wave of European hard rock bands during the early '90s.
- Career context
- Released in January 1993, 'Games People Play' was Pink Cream 69's third studio album, following their 1991 release, 'Changing Times'. At this point in their career, they were honing their sound and gaining recognition within the European hard rock scene, solidifying their place after a successful debut.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Iris· Ozzy Osbourne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Face in the Mirror Standout 4:47
- 2 Way Down 5:11
- 3 Keep Your Eye on the Twisted 3:29
- 4 Somedays I Sail Standout 4:57
- 5 Shattered 3:58
- 6 Monday Again 3:11
- 7 Dyin' Century Standout 4:37
- 8 Till You're Mine 3:42
- 9 Still Alive 4:56
- 10 Down on Your Luck 4:12
- 11 Backflash 0:58
- 12 Condemnation 4:28
- 13 Don't Let It All Come Down 3:31
- 14 A Good Waste Of Time 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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