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Grab It for a Second

Golden Earring · 1978

34 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · classic rock

A fusion of classic rock and Nederbeat, blending infectious melodies with hard-hitting rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • infectious melodies for sing-alongs
  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive pieces
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Grab It for a Second' was released in January 1978, Golden Earring had already established themselves in the international rock scene with their hit 'Radar Love'. This album followed their commercial peak and showcases their growing experimentation with progressive rock elements, while still retaining their hard rock roots.
Stylistic neighbors
The Alan Parsons Project· UFO· Thin Lizzy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Movin’ Down Life 3:30
  • 2 Against the Grain 4:30
  • 3 Grab It for a Second 4:10
  • 4 Cell‐29 6:39
  • 5 Roxanne 3:40
  • 6 Leather 5:00
  • 7 Temptin’ 3:42
  • 8 U‐Turn Time 3:25

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