What makes Holy Roadside by The Badloves notable?

Holy Roadside achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart. The album's single 'Green Limousine' received critical acclaim and helped solidify The Badloves' reputation as a key player in the Australian rock revival of the mid-90s. Released in 1995, Holy Roadside was The Badloves' debut album, arriving after the band gained attention through live performances and singles. This album established their presence in the Australian music scene, showcasing a distinct sound that combined rock, blues, and soul influences.

How many songs are on Holy Roadside?

Holy Roadside has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Holy Roadside

The Badloves · 1995

43 min · 10 tracks

A blend of soulful rock and introspective lyrics, rich with melodic hooks and an Australian charm.

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Top tracks — play these first

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In My Garden — This track opens the album with a lush arrangement that captures the band's signature sound, blending rock with soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
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Slave — With its driving rhythm and powerful vocal performance, this song exemplifies the band's ability to tackle themes of struggle and resilience within an engaging sonic landscape.
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Holy Roadside — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, merging reflective storytelling with dynamic instrumentation that showcases the band’s musical range and lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and solid performances but lacks a cohesive flow across all tracks.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature prominent guitar riffs and a steady backbeat, establishing a lively tempo that persists through the early part of the album.
Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic hooks.
The final track features a gradual build-up with instrumentation that swells before fading out, creating a sense of closure.

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

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 In My Garden 3:57
2 Slave 5:23
3 Living Thing 3:50
4 Barefoot Bride 4:12
5 Caroline 3:04
6 Precious 3:25
7 I Wanna Hide 4:36
8 Skin I’m In 4:04
9 Powerful Karma 3:46
10 Holy Roadside 6:48

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