Hit and Run
Girlschool · 1981
62 min · 20 tracks · heavy metal
A fierce blend of heavy metal and punk energy, driven by powerful riffs and unapologetic lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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C'Mon Let's Go — This opening track sets the tone with its energetic pace and catchy chorus, embodying the rebellious spirit that defines the album.
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The Hunter — A standout track with a driving rhythm and memorable guitar work that showcases the band's knack for melding melody with aggression.
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Hit and Run — The title track encapsulates Girlschool's raw energy and lyrical themes of freedom and defiance, making it a quintessential anthem of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances but loses cohesion with appended live tracks.
What we noticed
- The first six tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a consistent heavy metal sound.
- Several songs feature dual lead vocals, allowing for dynamic interplay between the singers that enhances the overall intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- high-energy bursts of rebellion
- short tracks for quick listens
- live performance excitement captured
- upbeat anthems for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- want lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 20, 1981, 'Hit and Run' is Girlschool's second album, following their debut 'Demolition' from 1980. At this point in their career, they were gaining momentum as a key player in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene, showcasing their signature sound and solidifying their place among all-female rock bands.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The bridge features a shift in perspective where the singer reflects on past choices with a sense of urgency.
This moment introduces vulnerability amidst the high-energy instrumentation, contrasting personal introspection against the backdrop of heavy metal bravado.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 C'Mon Let's Go 3:37
- 2 The Hunter 3:15
- 3 (I'm Your) Victim 2:42
- 4 Kick It Down 3:03
- 5 Following the Crowd 3:08
- 6 Tush 2:16
- 7 Hit and Run 3:08
- 8 Watch Your Step 3:22
- 9 Back to Start 3:32
- 10 Yeah Right 3:21
- 11 Future Flash 4:27
- 12 Please Don't Touch 2:49
- 13 Bomber 3:28
- 14 Tonight 2:34
- 15 Demolition Boys (live) 3:07
- 16 Tonight (live) 2:40
- 17 Yeah Right (BBC - Richard Skinner 26.1.81) 2:35
- 18 The Hunter (BBC - Richard Skinner 26.1.81) 3:00
- 19 Kick It Down (BBC - Richard Skinner 26.1.81) 3:06
- 20 Watch Your Step (BBC - Richard Skinner 26.1.81) 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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