Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- reflective moments of introspection
- for evening relaxation
- engaging lyrical storytelling
- inviting sing-along choruses
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seeking short song formats
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Follow-up to debut, showcasing band's growth and solidifying presence in hard rock.
- Themes
- 1970s disillusionment· hard rock ambition
- Career context
- Released in January 1974, 'Paper Money' was Montrose's follow-up to their self-titled debut album from 1973. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the hard rock scene, building on the momentum created by their earlier work and featuring new material that explored more complex themes and sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Aerosmith· Holograf
- If this clicks, go next to
- Warner Brothers Presents... Montrose! — Continues the hard rock energy while introducing new musical elements.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Straight Shooter by Bad Company — Shares gritty hard rock sound and introspective lyrics reflecting 70s disillusionment.Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent — Combines hard rock ambition with a raw energy and soulful grooves typical of the era.Get Your Wings by Aerosmith — Features a similar blend of hard rock grit and heartfelt lyrics, capturing the spirit of the 70s.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Underground".
- 1 Underground Start here 3:35
- 2 Connection 5:41
- 3 The Dreamer 4:02
- 4 Starliner 3:37
- 5 I Got the Fire 3:07
- 6 Spaceage Sacrifice 4:55
- 7 We’re Going Home 4:50
- 8 Paper Money 4:58
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Montrose's catalog. Follow-up to debut, showcasing band's growth and solidifying presence in hard rock.
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