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I Am the Night

Pantera · 1985

38 min · 10 tracks · groove metal

A raw blend of heavy metal riffs and melodic hooks that foreshadows the groove metal revolution.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove exploration
  • headbanging anthems with melodic hooks
  • focused listening in a group
  • nighttime drive energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike consistent pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Pantera's third album, 'I Am the Night' marks a pivotal point in their transition from a glam metal band to a heavier sound. Following their previous releases 'Metal Magic' and 'Projects in the Jungle', this album showcases their growing musical maturity and experimentation with more aggressive styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Sepultura· Machine Head· Lamb of God

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hot and Heavy 4:08
  • 2 I Am the Night 4:29
  • 3 Onward We Rock 3:58
  • 4 D*G*T*T*M 1:45
  • 5 Daughters of the Queen 4:20
  • 6 Down Below 2:41
  • 7 Come-On Eyes 4:15
  • 8 Right on the Edge 4:08
  • 9 Valhalla 4:07
  • 10 Forever Tonight 4:09

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata