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Mean Streak

Y&T · 1983

41 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A high-octane fusion of hard rock and heavy metal, brimming with infectious riffs and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • infectious riffs for sing-alongs
  • late-night drive energy
  • cathartic release through volume

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone tracks
  • seek slow, reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1983, 'Mean Streak' was Y&T's fifth studio album, following their successful 'Black Tiger' which had solidified their presence in the hard rock scene. This album marked a pivotal moment as they sought to expand their commercial appeal while maintaining their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Tesla· Dokken· Queensrÿche

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mean Streak 4:06
  • 2 Straight Thru the Heart 4:14
  • 3 Lonely Side of Town 4:48
  • 4 Midnight in Tokyo 5:40
  • 5 Breaking Away 4:42
  • 6 Hang ’Em High 5:29
  • 7 Take You to the Limit 4:57
  • 8 Sentimental Fool 3:11
  • 9 Down and Dirty 3:55

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