Great White cover

Great White

Great White · 1984

38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A raw and energetic blend of hard rock riffs layered with anthemic choruses and gritty vocals.

Why this album works

'Great White' helped establish the band's presence in the heavy metal genre, leading to a successful career that included multiple charting albums. The single 'Bad Boys' received significant airplay and contributed to the band's rise as part of the glam metal wave of the mid-1980s.
Best for
steady energy throughout short bursts of anthemic choruses great for an evening drive
Context
Released in January 1984, 'Great White' marked Great White's self-titled debut album. At this point, the band was gaining momentum in the burgeoning hard rock scene, following their formation in 1982 and initial performances that garnered local attention.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Out of the Night 3:00
  • 2 Stick It Standout 3:58
  • 3 Substitute 4:23
  • 4 Bad Boys Standout 4:20
  • 5 On Your Knees 3:51
  • 6 Streetkiller 3:58
  • 7 No Better Than Hell 4:06
  • 8 Hold On Standout 4:12
  • 9 Nightmares 3:17
  • 10 Dead End 3:34

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata