What makes Hear! by Trixter notable?

The album peaked at number 82 on the Billboard 200 chart, signaling a moderate commercial performance in a rapidly changing musical landscape. Critics noted its polished production and catchy songwriting, which helped Trixter maintain relevance as grunge began to dominate mainstream rock. Hear! was Trixter's second studio album, released in 1992, following their self-titled debut. This record came during a time when the band was riding the wave of their initial success, aiming to solidify their presence in the competitive glam metal scene.

Hear! works well if you're into catchy anthems for sing-alongs, pumped-up energy for road trips and nostalgic vibes of the 90s.

How many songs are on Hear!?

Hear! has 12 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Hear!

Trixter · 1992

55 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

An energetic blend of glam metal and hard rock, infused with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses that embody early '90s rock spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Damn Good — This track combines a powerful vocal delivery with heartfelt lyrics that reflect personal struggle, making it a standout anthem for resilience.
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Runaway Train — The song features an infectious chorus and driving guitar riffs, exemplifying the band's ability to craft memorable hooks that resonate with listeners.
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What It Takes — A slower ballad that showcases the band's softer side while still retaining their rock roots, demonstrating their musical range and emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of early '90s hard rock but lacks standout uniqueness.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent high-energy tempo, with tracks like 'Road of a Thousand Dreams' and 'Damn Good' featuring driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses.
The last three tracks slow down slightly, introducing more melodic elements and reflective lyrics, which contrasts with the earlier energetic pace.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

catchy anthems for sing-alongs
pumped-up energy for road trips
nostalgic vibes of the 90s
earworm hooks that linger
cathartic release through guitar riffs

Maybe skip if you

prefer subdued, mellow tracks
seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Hear! was Trixter's second studio album, released in 1992, following their self-titled debut. This record came during a time when the band was riding the wave of their initial success, aiming to solidify their presence in the competitive glam metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Danger Danger· FireHouse· Warrant

Tracklist

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

1 Road of a Thousand Dreams 4:06
2 Damn Good 4:52
3 Rockin’ Horse 4:11
4 Power of Love 3:51
5 Runaway Train 5:23
6 Bloodrock 4:35
7 Waiting in That Line 5:05
8 Nobody’s a Hero 4:26
9 Wild Is the Heart 4:16
10 What It Takes 5:03
11 As the Candle Burns 5:55
12 On the Road Again 3:43

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