Jump the Gun cover

Jump the Gun

Pretty Maids · 1990

47 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal

Melodic hard rock riffs collide with powerful vocals, creating an anthemic sound that defines the early '90s metal scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthemic energy
  • sing-along choruses with friends
  • powerful vocals for emotional release
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Jump the Gun' is Pretty Maids' fourth studio album, following their successful 'Future World.' At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the heavy metal landscape, refining their sound to blend melodic hooks with aggressive instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Stratovarius· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lethal Heroes 3:54
  • 2 Don't Settle for Less 4:03
  • 3 Rock the House 3:23
  • 4 Savage Heart 4:38
  • 5 Young Blood 4:31
  • 6 Headlines 3:53
  • 7 Jump the Gun 3:48
  • 8 Partners in Crime 3:42
  • 9 Attention 4:00
  • 10 Hang Tough 3:08
  • 11 Over and Out 3:57
  • 12 Dream On 4:27

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