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Lean into It

Mr. Big · 1991

46 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

Melodic hard rock anthems blend virtuosic musicianship with heartfelt balladry, creating a sound that resonates with both power and emotion.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    To Be With You — This power ballad showcases the band's softer side and became their most commercially successful song, highlighting their ability to craft memorable melodies.
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    Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) Start here — An energetic opener that features impressive guitar work and vocal harmonies, it exemplifies the band's hard rock roots and musical virtuosity.
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    Green-Tinted Sixties Mind — This track combines catchy hooks with clever lyrics, reflecting the band's knack for blending melodic sensibilities with a classic rock vibe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immediate hooks and energy
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • melodic sing-along moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Mr. Big's presence in the hard rock genre with a major hit.
Themes
arena rock nostalgia· heartfelt ballads· electric guitar virtuosity
Career context
Released in 1991, 'Lean into It' is Mr. Big's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. This album marked their commercial peak, featuring a shift towards more polished production while showcasing the band's technical prowess and songwriting skills.
Stylistic neighbors
Extreme· Toto· Aldo Nova
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Tracklist

  • 1 Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) Start here 3:55
  • 2 Alive and Kickin’ 5:29
  • 3 Green-Tinted Sixties Mind 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 3:28

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