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Night of the Crime

Icon · 1985

41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

An explosive blend of glam metal riffs and melodic hooks wrapped in anthemic choruses and theatrical flair.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Naked Eyes — The opener sets the tone with its catchy guitar riffs and infectious chorus, embodying the album's glam rock essence right from the start.
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    Shot at My Heart — This track showcases powerful vocals and a memorable melody, making it one of the standout anthems that highlights the band's ability to merge emotion with hard rock energy.
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    Out for Blood — With its aggressive lyrics and driving rhythm, this song encapsulates the raw intensity that defines much of the album, resonating with fans of hard rock.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and performance typical of its genre but lacks standout uniqueness.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Naked Eyes', that sets a fast tempo which is maintained through the first half of the record.
  • Several tracks feature dual guitar harmonies and prominent solos, particularly in 'Danger Calling' and 'Out for Blood'.
  • Choruses are consistently anthemic, often repeating key phrases to enhance memorability, as seen in 'Hungry for Love'.
  • The last two tracks slow down the pace slightly, providing a contrast to the earlier intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Naked Eyes 4:04
  • 2 Missing 4:31
  • 3 Danger Calling 3:39
  • 4 Shot at My Heart 3:24
  • 5 Out for Blood 5:39
  • 6 Raise the Hammer 3:32
  • 7 Frozen Tears 3:59
  • 8 The Whites of Their Eyes 3:46
  • 9 Hungry for Love 4:16
  • 10 Rock My Radio 4:14

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