Why this album works
'No Protection' features the hit single 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now', which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became an anthem for resilience. The album solidified Starship's presence in pop culture, being featured in the soundtrack for the film 'Mannequin', further connecting their music to significant cinematic moments of that era.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow anthemic sing-along moments uplifting motivational vibes
- Context
- Released on July 27, 1987, 'No Protection' was Starship's follow-up to their immensely successful album 'Knee Deep in the Hoopla'. At this point in their career, Starship was transitioning into a more radio-friendly sound, capitalizing on their previous chart successes while continuing to navigate the changing musical landscape of the late '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· A Flock of Seagulls· Roxy Music
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beat Patrol 4:26
- 2 Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now Standout 4:30
- 3 It's Not Over ('Til It's Over) 4:19
- 4 Girls Like You 4:17
- 5 Wings of a Lie Standout 5:01
- 6 The Children 5:42
- 7 I Don't Know Why 4:09
- 8 Transatlantic 4:19
- 9 Say When 4:25
- 10 Babylon 4:38
- 11 Set the Night to Music Standout 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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