Top tracks — play these first
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Razamanaz Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Love Hurts — This track stands out due to its emotional depth and powerful vocal delivery, becoming one of Nazareth's signature songs that showcases their ability to blend rock with poignant balladry.
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Hair of the Dog — The title track exemplifies the band's hard rock edge with its driving riff and memorable chorus, often cited as a quintessential drinking anthem.
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Broken Down Angel — This song highlights Nazareth's knack for catchy melodies paired with a heavy guitar sound, making it a staple in their live performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for road trips
- gritty anthems for sing-alongs
- emotional depth in every track
- ideal for late-night drives
- nostalgic vibes from classic hits
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation showcasing key tracks, serving as an accessible entry for new listeners.
- Themes
- 1970s rock anthems· emotional balladry· drinking culture· hard rock legacy
- Career context
- By the time 'Greatest Hits' was released in January 1975, Nazareth had already established a solid reputation with popular albums like 'Hair of the Dog' (1975) and was transitioning into a broader audience. This compilation came during their commercial peak, showcasing their most beloved tracks from previous albums while solidifying their place as a leading band in the hard rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Purple· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult
Tracklist
- 1 Razamanaz Start here 3:52
- 2 Holy Roller 3:24
- 3 Shanghai’d in Shanghai 3:44
- 4 Love Hurts 3:53
- 5 Turn On Your Receiver 3:20
- 6 Bad Bad Boy 3:58
- 7 This Flight Tonight 3:25
- 8 Broken Down Angel 3:46
- 9 Hair of the Dog 3:17
- 10 Sunshine 3:45
- 11 My White Bicycle 3:27
- 12 Woke Up This Morning 3:54
- 13 Morning Dew (original version) 7:05
- 14 Love Now You’re Gone 2:26
- 15 Carry Out Feelings 3:19
- 16 I Want to Do Everything for You 4:17
- 17 Expect No Mercy 3:26
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Machine Head
Deep Purple
Shares the same gritty hard rock sound and anthemic tracks with emotional depth.
Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
Captures the theatricality and raw energy of 70s rock with memorable hooks and ballads.
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Combines hard rock anthems with poignant ballads, reflecting the era's musical diversity.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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