Once Upon A...
Cinderella · 1997
67 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · glam metal
A nostalgic blend of glam metal anthems and bluesy rock ballads that encapsulate the late '90s sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1997, 'Once Upon A...' was Cinderella's fourth studio album, following their successful 'Heartbreak Station' from 1990. By this time, the band was navigating a changing musical landscape as grunge and alternative rock began to dominate the charts, making this album a pivotal moment in their career as they sought to redefine their sound while maintaining their signature style.
- If you like
- hard rock, blues rock, glam metal
Once Upon A... is an album by Cinderella, released in 1997. A nostalgic blend of glam metal anthems and bluesy rock ballads that encapsulate the late '90s sound. The album marked a significant commercial performance for Cinderella, debuting at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 chart. Its lead single, 'Nobody’s Fool,' became a defining anthem of the era, contributing to the ongoing legacy of glam metal amidst the rise of grunge music in the late '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Once Upon A... sound like?
A nostalgic blend of glam metal anthems and bluesy rock ballads that encapsulate the late '90s sound. Rooted in hard rock and blues rock.
What makes Once Upon A... by Cinderella notable?
The album marked a significant commercial performance for Cinderella, debuting at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 chart. Its lead single, 'Nobody’s Fool,' became a defining anthem of the era, contributing to the ongoing legacy of glam metal amidst the rise of grunge music in the late '90s. Released on January 1, 1997, 'Once Upon A...' was Cinderella's fourth studio album, following their successful 'Heartbreak Station' from 1990. By this time, the band was navigating a changing musical landscape as grunge and alternative rock began to dominate the charts, making this album a pivotal moment in their career as they sought to redefine their sound while maintaining their signature style.
Who is Once Upon A... for?
Once Upon A... works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and flow.
How many songs are on Once Upon A...?
Once Upon A... has 15 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shake Me 3:43
- 2 Nobody’s Fool Standout 4:48
- 3 Somebody Save Me 3:15
- 4 Gypsy Road Standout 3:54
- 5 Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone) Standout 5:55
- 6 The Last Mile 3:48
- 7 Coming Home 4:56
- 8 Shelter Me 4:47
- 9 Heartbreak Station 4:30
- 10 The More Things Change 4:21
- 11 Love’s Got Me Doin’ Time 5:20
- 12 Hot & Bothered 3:57
- 13 Through the Rain 5:06
- 14 War Stories 5:00
- 15 Move Over 3:45
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
67 min 12 sec
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