Why this album works
'Head Games' peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single 'Dirty White Boy,' which became a staple of classic rock radio. The album's blend of hard-hitting rock and catchy melodies contributed to the band's enduring influence on the genre and established them as a dominant force in late '70s rock.
- Best for
- concise energetic listening bursts immediate hooks and melodies dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on September 11, 1979, 'Head Games' was Foreigner's fourth studio album, coming after their commercially successful 'Double Vision.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the rock scene, striving to balance radio appeal with musical experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Cher· Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· Green Day· Prince· Cyndi Lauper· Elvis Presley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dirty White Boy Standout 3:39
- 2 Love on the Telephone 3:17
- 3 Women 3:24
- 4 I’ll Get Even With You 3:39
- 5 Seventeen 4:35
- 6 Head Games Standout 3:37
- 7 The Modern Day 3:25
- 8 Blinded by Science Standout 4:55
- 9 Do What You Like 3:58
- 10 Rev on the Red Line 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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