Keep It Up
Loverboy · 1983
38 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · album-oriented rock
Energetic rock anthems blend catchy hooks with anthemic choruses, embodying the spirit of early '80s pop rock.
Why this album works
'Keep It Up' reached number 24 on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single 'Hot Girls in Love,' which peaked at number 11 on the Hot 100. The album continued to define the sound of Canadian rock in the early '80s and reinforced Loverboy's presence in the burgeoning arena rock scene.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo anthems energetic sing-along moments feel-good party atmosphere
- Context
- Released in 1983, 'Keep It Up' was Loverboy's fourth studio album, following their successful 'Get Lucky' from 1981. At this point, the band was solidifying their status as a major player in the rock scene, building on their commercial success with hit singles and a growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shania Twain· Barenaked Ladies· The Guess Who· Céline Dion· Sarah McLachlan· Gordon Lightfoot· Leonard Cohen· The Tragically Hip
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hot Girls in Love Standout 4:00
- 2 Strike Zone 6:04
- 3 It's Never Easy 4:07
- 4 Chance of a Lifetime 4:00
- 5 Queen of the Broken Hearts Standout 3:50
- 6 Prime of Your Life 4:56
- 7 Passion Pit 4:27
- 8 One-Sided Love Affair Standout 3:42
- 9 Meltdown 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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