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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • high-energy party atmosphere
  • catchy hooks for group enjoyment
  • late-night driving soundtrack

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career 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
Aerosmith· Alice Cooper· Kiss

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tied Up in Love 4:22
  • 2 (Where Do You) Draw the Line 3:25
  • 3 Knockin’ at Your Door 3:53
  • 4 Don’t You Want My Love 3:30
  • 5 Go Down Fighting 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