If You Can't Lick 'Em... Lick 'Em
Ted Nugent · 1988
40 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
Hard-hitting riffs and boisterous vocals embody the raw energy of late '80s rock.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its mix of hard rock anthems that reflect the genre's trends during the late '80s. While it did not chart as highly as Nugent's earlier albums, it contributed to his legacy by showcasing his consistent dedication to energetic rock music and solidified his status within the hard rock scene.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs boisterous party atmosphere frantic energy release
- Context
- By the time 'If You Can't Lick 'Em... Lick 'Em' was released in 1988, Ted Nugent had already established himself as a hard rock icon following his commercial successes in the 1970s. This album marked a continuation of his signature style after his previous release, 'Little Miss Dangerous' in 1986, but it did not achieve the same level of critical acclaim or commercial success as earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Can't Live With 'Em Standout 4:19
- 2 She Drives Me Crazy Standout 2:45
- 3 If You Can't Lick 'Em, Lick 'Em Standout 6:10
- 4 Skintight 3:10
- 5 Funlover 4:45
- 6 Spread Your Wings 5:59
- 7 The Harder They Come (The Harder I Get) 3:39
- 8 Separate the Men From the Boys, Please 3:55
- 9 Bite the Hand 2:58
- 10 That's the Story of Love 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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