Lower the Bar
Steel Panther · 2017
39 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A raucous celebration of glam metal excess, blending humor with hard rock hooks and outrageous lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Goin’ in the Backdoor — This track opens the album with a quintessential Steel Panther blend of humor and provocative lyrics, setting the tone for the entire record. Its catchy chorus encapsulates the band's playful approach to glam metal themes.
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Anything Goes — With its infectious riff and sing-along chorus, this track exemplifies Steel Panther's knack for crafting party anthems that embrace hedonism without remorse. The carefree attitude resonates through its lyrics and musicality.
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Pussy Ain’t Free — The song highlights Steel Panther's controversial lyrical style, challenging perceptions of relationships while maintaining a tongue-in-cheek delivery. Its boldness exemplifies the band’s commitment to pushing boundaries in both humor and subject matter.
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Walk of Shame — This track captures the essence of regretful escapades wrapped in a catchy melody, making it relatable yet humorous. It showcases Steel Panther's ability to blend storytelling with rock sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor with hard rock hooks, maintaining energy but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Each song features a prominent guitar riff and often includes humorous lyrics that play on classic glam metal themes.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners during performances.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lighthearted party atmosphere
- quick bursts of fun
- humorous escapist lyrics
- carefree sing-along moments
- nostalgic glam vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious lyrical content
- seek deep emotional exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Lower the Bar is Steel Panther's fourth studio album, following their commercial success with All You Can Eat in 2014. By this release, the band had solidified their presence in the glam metal revival scene, leveraging parody and nostalgia to engage a dedicated fanbase while continuing to push the boundaries of their comedic style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Poison· Twisted Sister
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Goin’ in the Backdoor 3:10
- 2 Anything Goes 3:01
- 3 Poontang Boomerang 3:22
- 4 That’s When You Came In 3:46
- 5 Wrong Side of the Tracks (Out in Beverly Hills) 3:07
- 6 Now the Fun Starts 3:43
- 7 Pussy Ain’t Free 3:56
- 8 Wasted Too Much Time 3:50
- 9 I Got What You Want 4:13
- 10 Walk of Shame 4:11
- 11 She’s Tight 2:54
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