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Hard 'n' Heavy

Anvil · 1981

41 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

A raw, energetic blend of heavy metal riffs and catchy hooks that embody early '80s rock spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo headbanging
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • raw energy for road trips
  • nostalgic vibes of youth
  • catchy hooks for repeat listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, reflective music
  • seek complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Anvil's 'Hard 'n' Heavy' marked their second studio album, released in 1981 after their debut, 'Hardwired' in 1980. At this point, the band was striving to carve out their niche in the burgeoning heavy metal scene, establishing their sound and increasing their visibility.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Judas Priest· Motörhead

Tracklist

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

  • 1 School Love 3:15
  • 2 AC/DC 4:40
  • 3 At the Apartment 5:22
  • 4 I Want You Both (With Me) 3:22
  • 5 Bedroom Game 4:00
  • 6 Ooh Baby 2:56
  • 7 Paint It Black 3:53
  • 8 Oh Jane 4:54
  • 9 Hot Child 4:11
  • 10 Bondage 4:30

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata