Heaven Forbid
Blue Öyster Cult · 1998
45 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock
A blend of dark, atmospheric rock infused with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that echo the band's storied past.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo atmospheric flow
- introspective moments of reflection
- haunting melodies for deep listening
- nighttime journeys through emotion
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Heaven Forbid' marked Blue Öyster Cult's first studio album in over a decade since 1988's 'Imaginos'. At this time, the band was navigating a resurgence in interest as classic rock began to see a revival, positioning them to introduce their sound to a new generation while reconnecting with long-time fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- UFO· Rainbow· Deep Purple
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 See You in Black 3:16
- 2 Harvest Moon 4:55
- 3 Power Underneath Dispair 3:30
- 4 X-Ray Eyes 3:47
- 5 Hammer Back 3:34
- 6 Damaged 4:21
- 7 Cold Gray Light of Dawn 3:50
- 8 Real World 5:08
- 9 Live for Me 5:18
- 10 Still Burnin’ 3:38
- 11 In Thee (live at Millbrook) 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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