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Life's a Bitch

Raven · 1987

52 min · 13 tracks · speed metal · new wave of British heavy metal

A raw blend of speed metal riffs and gritty vocals that captures the essence of late '80s heavy metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • gritty vocals for raw energy
  • focused listening in order
  • cathartic release through intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek melodic softness

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1987, 'Life's a Bitch' is Raven's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'All for One' from 1983. At this point, the band was solidifying its position within the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene while striving for broader commercial appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Savage and the Hungry 3:47
  • 2 Pick Your Window 3:29
  • 3 Life's a Bitch 3:46
  • 4 Never Forgive 4:38
  • 5 Iron League 3:20
  • 6 On the Wings of an Eagle 6:34
  • 7 Overload 4:17
  • 8 You're a Liar 2:38
  • 9 Fuel to the Fire 3:43
  • 10 Only the Strong Survive 3:44
  • 11 Juggernaut 5:07
  • 12 Playing With the Razor 3:20
  • 13 Finger on the Trigger 3:33

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