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Head Off

The Hellacopters · 2008

35 min · 14 tracks · hard rock

High-octane riffs and infectious melodies drive this hard rock celebration of classic influences.

Why this album works

The album received positive reviews for its energetic sound and solidified The Hellacopters' reputation within the hard rock genre. It helped revive interest in garage rock revivalists and influenced a wave of contemporary bands looking to capture that raw, vintage vibe.
Career context
Released in 2008, 'Head Off' is The Hellacopters' fifth studio album, coming after their 2005 record 'Rock & Roll Is Dead'. At this point in their career, the band was reestablishing their sound following a brief hiatus and lineup changes, which infused fresh energy into their hard rock approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Crush 40· Myles Kennedy· Mötley Crüe

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Electrocute Standout 2:43
  • 2 Midnight Angels 2:48
  • 3 (I'm) Watching You Standout 2:13
  • 4 No Salvation Standout 3:56
  • 5 In the Sign of the Octopus 3:05
  • 6 Veronica Lake 2:41
  • 7 Another Turn 1:59
  • 8 I Just Don't Know About Girls 3:28
  • 9 Rescue 3:51
  • 10 Making Up for Lost Time 2:33
  • 11 Throttle Bottom 2:39
  • 12 Darling Darling 3:49
  • 13 The Same Lame Story
  • 14 Straight Until Morning

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