On Your Feet or on Your Knees cover

On Your Feet or on Your Knees

Blue Öyster Cult · 1975

76 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock

A dynamic blend of progressive rock and hard-edged psychedelic sounds that showcases intricate guitar work and haunting lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • immersive headphone listening experience
  • late-night reflective journeys
  • engaging live performance energy
  • haunting melodies for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, catchy tracks
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 27, 1975, 'On Your Feet or on Your Knees' was Blue Öyster Cult's first live album, following their self-titled debut in 1972 and the critically acclaimed 'Secret Treaties' in 1974. By this point, the band had solidified its presence in the rock scene, known for their unique blend of heavy metal and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
UFO· Rainbow· Deep Purple

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Subhuman 7:29
  • 2 Harvester of Eyes 4:58
  • 3 Hot Rails to Hell 5:29
  • 4 The Red & The Black 4:33
  • 5 Seven Screaming Dizbusters 8:49
  • 6 Buck’s Boogie 7:06
  • 7 Last Days of May 4:37
  • 8 Cities on Flame 4:05
  • 9 ME 262 8:18
  • 10 Before the Kiss (A Redcap) 5:12
  • 11 Maserati GT (I Ain’t Got You) 9:02
  • 12 Born to Be Wild 6:21

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