Penetrator
Ted Nugent · 1984
40 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A high-octane blend of hard rock riffs and catchy hooks, embodying 80s arena rock energy.
Why this album works
The album features the hit single 'Tied Up in Love', which peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, highlighting Nugent's ability to craft radio-friendly rock songs. Additionally, 'Penetrator' received mixed reviews but has been noted for its production quality and songwriting as an example of hard rock in the mid-80s musical landscape.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs high-energy party atmosphere catchy hooks for group enjoyment
- Context
- Released in early 1984, 'Penetrator' marked Ted Nugent's first album after leaving Epic Records, showcasing a shift towards a more commercially accessible sound. This album came during a period when Nugent was working to regain mainstream appeal following a series of less commercially successful releases in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tied Up in Love Standout 4:22
- 2 (Where Do You) Draw the Line Standout 3:25
- 3 Knockin’ at Your Door 3:53
- 4 Don’t You Want My Love 3:30
- 5 Go Down Fighting Standout 4:42
- 6 Thunder Thighs 4:07
- 7 No Man’s Land 3:24
- 8 Blame It on the Night 4:13
- 9 Lean Mean R & R Machine 3:56
- 10 Take Me Home 5:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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