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Released 47 years ago this October

Head Games

Foreigner · 1979

hard rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album balances hard rock energy with pop sensibilities but lacks cohesive flow throughout its runtime.

What we noticed

  • The album features a notable shift in tone with the track 'I'll Get Even With You,' which introduces a slower tempo and more introspective lyrics.
  • Several tracks, such as 'Blinded by Science,' incorporate synthesizers, blending hard rock elements with pop production techniques.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

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