If You Can't Lick 'Em... Lick 'Em
Ted Nugent · 1988
40 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and boisterous storytelling that epitomizes late '80s arena rock energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can't Live With 'Em Start here — Opening with a driving beat and catchy hooks, this track sets the tone for the album's blend of humor and raw energy, showcasing Nugent's signature guitar work.
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She Drives Me Crazy — This song encapsulates the album's playful yet hard-hitting approach, featuring a memorable chorus that highlights Nugent’s knack for catchy melodies within a rock framework.
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If You Can't Lick 'Em, Lick 'Em — The title track is an anthem of rebellious spirit and confidence, exemplifying Nugent's bold lyrical style while delivering powerful guitar riffs that resonate well with his fanbase.
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Spread Your Wings — This track showcases a more introspective side of Nugent, blending heartfelt lyrics with his characteristic instrumentation, making it stand out among the more raucous tracks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- boisterous party atmosphere
- frantic energy release
- engaging tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revived Nugent's commercial appeal after a five-year hiatus.
- Career context
- Released in 1988, If You Can't Lick 'Em... Lick 'Em marked Ted Nugent's first album in over five years following the underwhelming reception of his previous record, Little Miss Dangerous. This album came during a period of transition for Nugent, as he sought to re-establish his presence in the hard rock scene after shifting musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aerosmith· Alice Cooper· Kiss
Tracklist
- 1 Can't Live With 'Em Start here 4:19
- 2 She Drives Me Crazy 2:45
- 3 If You Can't Lick 'Em, Lick 'Em 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
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