Released 50 years ago
Hotel California
Eagles · 1976
43 min · 9 tracks · folk rock · country rock
A haunting blend of rock and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush harmonies and intricate guitar work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- introspective moments for quiet reflection
- haunting melodies that linger
- dynamic journey with resolution
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek immediate gratification from songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 8, 1976, 'Hotel California' was the Eagles' fifth studio album and marked their commercial peak. Following the success of 'One of These Nights', this album solidified their status as rock icons, showcasing a shift towards more complex songwriting and darker themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleetwood Mac· The Doobie Brothers· America
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hotel California 6:30
- 2 New Kid in Town 5:03
- 3 Life in the Fast Lane 4:46
- 4 Wasted Time 4:56
- 5 Wasted Time (reprise) 1:23
- 6 Victim of Love 4:09
- 7 Pretty Maids All in a Row 3:58
- 8 Try and Love Again 5:10
- 9 The Last Resort 7:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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