What makes Greg Kihn Again by Greg Kihn notable?

The album features the hit single 'Love's Made a Fool of You', which helped propel Kihn into mainstream recognition. It received notable airplay on radio stations and contributed to the burgeoning California rock scene of the late 1970s, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Released in 1977, Greg Kihn Again marked Kihn's third studio album, following the commercial success of his previous album, 'Greg Kihn Band'. At this point in his career, Kihn was solidifying his position in the pop-rock scene, building on his growing reputation as a compelling songwriter and performer.

How many songs are on Greg Kihn Again?

Greg Kihn Again has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Greg Kihn Again

Greg Kihn · 1977

39 min · 10 tracks · pop rock

A vibrant blend of catchy pop melodies and rock energy, infused with introspective lyrics that resonate with the everyday listener.

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Love’s Made a Fool of You — This track stands out as a defining hit for Kihn, featuring infectious hooks and relatable themes of love and heartbreak that captured listeners' attention.
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Politics — With its clever lyrics critiquing societal issues, this song showcases Kihn's ability to blend social commentary with engaging melodies, making it both thought-provoking and catchy.
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Hurt So Bad — This ballad highlights Kihn's emotional vocal delivery and songwriting prowess, creating an impactful moment on the album that resonates with themes of love and loss.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features catchy melodies and solid rock energy but lacks standout depth or innovation.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a strong guitar riff that sets a lively tone, while the subsequent tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic hooks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Love’s Made a Fool of You 2:49
2 Island 2:47
3 Last of Me 4:49
4 Real Big Man 5:03
5 Politics 4:21
6 Hurt So Bad 4:46
7 For You 3:58
8 If You Be My Love 2:52
9 Madison Avenue 4:49
10 Untie My Hands 3:16

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