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Lean into It

Mr. Big · 1991

46 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A blend of polished hard rock and melodic hooks that captures the essence of early '90s arena rock.

Why this album works

'Lean into It' is notable for featuring the chart-topping ballad 'To Be With You,' which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album solidified Mr. Big's presence in the hard rock genre and demonstrated their ability to blend virtuosity with mainstream appeal, influencing subsequent bands in the melodic rock scene.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys immediate hooks and energy short, immersive listening sessions
Context
Released in 1991, 'Lean into It' marked Mr. Big's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1991. At this point, the band was establishing themselves in the hard rock scene with a growing fanbase and a signature sound that combined technical prowess with catchy melodies.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) Standout 3:55
  • 2 Alive and Kickin’ 5:29
  • 3 Green-Tinted Sixties Mind Standout 3:30
  • 4 CDFF-Lucky This Time 4:14
  • 5 Voodoo Kiss 4:06
  • 6 Never Say Never 3:49
  • 7 Just Take My Heart 4:25
  • 8 My Kinda Woman 4:12
  • 9 A Little Too Loose 5:21
  • 10 Road to Ruin 3:59
  • 11 To Be With You Standout 3:28

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