Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies cover

Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies

Volbeat · 2013

58 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rockabilly

A high-octane fusion of rockabilly rhythms and heavy metal intensity that tells stories of outlaws and legends.

Why this album works

'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' debuted at number one in Denmark and charted well internationally, marking a peak in Volbeat's popularity. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the track 'Room 24,' highlighting its critical acclaim and the band's growing influence within the rock genre.
Best for
dynamic journey with peaks stories of outlaws and legends high-energy sing-along moments
Context
Released on April 5, 2013, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' is Volbeat's fifth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Beyond Hell/Above Heaven.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending hard rock with elements of country and rockabilly, which helped them gain a substantial fanbase across Europe and the United States.
Stylistic neighbors
Loquillo· Lordi· Disturbed

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let’s Shake Some Dust 1:28
  • 2 Pearl Hart 3:28
  • 3 The Nameless One 3:53
  • 4 Dead But Rising Standout 3:36
  • 5 Cape of Our Hero 3:50
  • 6 Room 24 Standout 5:06
  • 7 The Hangman’s Body Count 5:16
  • 8 My Body 3:42
  • 9 Lola Montez Standout 4:29
  • 10 Black Bart 4:49
  • 11 Lonesome Rider 4:06
  • 12 The Sinner Is You 4:16
  • 13 Doc Holliday 5:47
  • 14 Our Loved Ones 4:50

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