No Mean City cover

No Mean City

Nazareth · 1979

49 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · traditional heavy metal

A powerful blend of hard rock riffs and melodic hooks that showcases Nazareth's gritty sound and lyrical depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1979, 'No Mean City' was Nazareth's eighth studio album and arrived during a peak in their commercial success. Following the hit 'Hair of the Dog' from 1975, this album solidified their reputation in the hard rock scene, demonstrating their ability to evolve while maintaining a consistent sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Deep Purple· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Just to Get Into It 4:24
  • 2 May the Sunshine 4:55
  • 3 Simple Solution, Parts 1 & 2 4:59
  • 4 Star 4:55
  • 5 Claim to Fame 4:30
  • 6 Whatever You Want Babe 3:42
  • 7 What's in It for Me 4:20
  • 8 No Mean City, Parts 1 & 2 6:32
  • 9 May the Sunshine (single edit) 3:31
  • 10 Whatever You Want Babe (single edit) 2:59
  • 11 Star (US version) 4:54

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