Pictures at Eleven cover

Pictures at Eleven

Robert Plant · 1982

42 min · 8 tracks · folk rock · hard rock · heavy metal

A fusion of blues rock and hard rock infused with Plant's distinct, soaring vocals and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective and reflective moods
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 28, 1982, 'Pictures at Eleven' marked Robert Plant's debut solo album after the disbandment of Led Zeppelin in 1980. At this point, Plant was navigating his identity as a solo artist while trying to shed the shadow of his previous band’s monumental legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
Jimmy Page· David Coverdale· Chris Robinson
If this clicks, go next to
The Principle of Moments — Continues the fusion of rock and introspective lyrics with a polished sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Burning Down One Side 3:57
  • 2 Moonlight in Samosa 4:01
  • 3 Pledge Pin 4:03
  • 4 Slow Dancer 7:45
  • 5 Worse Than Detroit 5:58
  • 6 Fat Lip 5:08
  • 7 Like I've Never Been Gone 5:59
  • 8 Mystery Title 5:17

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