Holy Water cover

Holy Water

Bad Company · 1990

53 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · blues rock

A polished blend of blues rock and hard rock that showcases emotional depth and powerful melodies.

Why this album works

'Holy Water' reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart and features the hit single 'If You Needed Somebody', which gained significant airplay. The album's success helped solidify Bad Company's place in the hard rock genre during a time when many classic rock bands were struggling to adapt to new musical trends.
Best for
steady mid-tempo listening experience emotional depth in every track for reflective moments
Context
Released in 1990, 'Holy Water' was Bad Company's fifth studio album, coming after their 1988 record 'Live in Albuquerque'. The album marked a significant comeback for the band, as they sought to reestablish themselves in the changing rock landscape of the late '80s and early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Steppenwolf· The Guess Who· The Animals

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Holy Water Standout 4:06
  • 2 Walk Through Fire Standout 4:48
  • 3 Stranger Stranger 4:50
  • 4 If You Needed Somebody Standout 4:21
  • 5 Fearless 3:31
  • 6 Lay Your Love on Me 4:03
  • 7 Boys Cry Tough 5:33
  • 8 With You in a Heartbeat 4:34
  • 9 I Don't Care 4:34
  • 10 Never Too Late 3:41
  • 11 Dead of the Night 3:40
  • 12 I Can't Live Without You 3:49
  • 13 100 Miles 1:57

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