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.
Why this album works
'Hard 'n' Heavy' is significant for its role in shaping the Canadian heavy metal landscape and its influence on subsequent bands. It included tracks that showcased a distinct fusion of traditional hard rock and emerging metal sounds, contributing to Anvil's reputation as pioneers of the genre, despite not achieving massive commercial success.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo headbanging sing-along anthems with friends raw energy for road trips
- 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
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 School Love Standout 3:15
- 2 AC/DC Standout 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 Standout 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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