Released 42 years ago this October
Girls with Guns
Tommy Shaw · 1984
48 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A blend of hard rock riffs and polished pop melodies, infused with a narrative flair that captures youthful rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Girls With Guns — The title track is emblematic of the album's themes, combining energetic instrumentals with lyrics that reflect on empowerment and independence in a rapidly changing world.
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Come in and Explain — This track showcases Shaw's songwriting prowess through its intricate melodies and introspective lyrics, addressing themes of communication and emotional vulnerability.
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Kiss Me Hello — With its lush production and romantic undertones, this song stands out as a poignant ballad that contrasts the album's more upbeat tracks, revealing Shaw's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features polished production and narrative-driven lyrics but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The title track opens the album with a strong, anthemic chorus that sets a high-energy tone for the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies and prominent keyboard arrangements, creating a polished sound characteristic of the 80s.
- The lyrics throughout often tell stories of youthful rebellion and relationships, with a narrative style that connects the songs thematically.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Girls With Guns 3:10
- 2 Come in and Explain 4:20
- 3 Lonely School 4:55
- 4 Heads Up 4:38
- 5 Kiss Me Hello 7:38
- 6 Fading Away 3:57
- 7 Little Girl World 3:32
- 8 Outside in the Rain 5:53
- 9 Free to Love You 4:51
- 10 The Race Is On 5:31
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