Long Live Rock 'n' Roll
Rainbow · 1978
39 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal
Epic guitar solos and soaring vocals intertwine with orchestral arrangements, defining the power metal sound of the late '70s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic guitar solos energize listeners
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for evening celebrations
- soaring vocals inspire sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer minimalist, straightforward sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 9, 1978, 'Long Live Rock 'n' Roll' is Rainbow's third studio album and follows the critically acclaimed 'Rising' from 1976. At this point, the band was solidifying its lineup with frontman Ronnie James Dio, who was key to establishing their signature sound, blending hard rock with classical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Purple· Black Sabbath· Judas Priest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll 4:21
- 2 Lady of the Lake 3:39
- 3 L.A. Connection 5:02
- 4 Gates of Babylon 6:49
- 5 Kill the King 4:29
- 6 The Shed (Subtle) 4:47
- 7 Sensitive to Light 3:07
- 8 Rainbow Eyes 7:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.