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Open Fire

Y&T

41 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A high-octane blend of hard rock anthems and melodic hooks that capture the essence of the late '80s rock scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • sing-along vibes with friends
  • high-energy party soundtrack
  • uplifting choruses for motivation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quiet, introspective moments
  • prefer shorter, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Open Fire' marked Y&T's sixth studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with 'Mean Streak' in 1983. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the hard rock genre while adapting to the changing musical landscape of the mid-'80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Tesla· Dokken· Queensrÿche

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Open Fire 4:30
  • 2 Go for the Throat 5:10
  • 3 25 Hours a Day 4:05
  • 4 Rescue Me 6:02
  • 5 Summertime Girls (studio version) 3:30
  • 6 Forever 5:50
  • 7 Barroom Boogie 4:21
  • 8 I Believe in You 7:50

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata