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Hour of the Wolf

Steppenwolf · 1975

38 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock

A fusion of hard rock and blues that captures the restless spirit of the mid-70s counterculture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • late-night road trip vibes
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1975, 'Hour of the Wolf' was Steppenwolf's seventh studio album, following their commercial peak with hits like 'Born to Be Wild'. At this point, the band was navigating a shifting musical landscape as they sought to redefine their sound amidst changing tastes in rock music.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Caroline 4:53
  • 2 Annie, Annie Over 4:12
  • 3 Two for the Love of One 3:46
  • 4 Just for Tonight 5:39
  • 5 Hard Rock Road 3:32
  • 6 Someone Told a Lie 5:07
  • 7 Another’s Lifetime 4:34
  • 8 Mr. Penny Pincher 6:15

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