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Playing to Win

Little River Band · 1984

49 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A polished blend of soft rock melodies and harmonious vocals that capture the essence of 1980s pop sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • nostalgic reflections on relationships
  • catchy choruses for road trips
  • consistent flow for background listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1984, 'Playing to Win' was Little River Band's seventh studio album following their commercial peak with 'Greatest Hits' in 1982. At this point, the band was navigating a shifting lineup, with founding member Glenn Shorrock having left, which influenced their evolving sound and direction.
Stylistic neighbors
America· Bread· The Eagles

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Playing to Win 2:57
  • 2 Reappear 4:07
  • 3 Blind Eyes 5:01
  • 4 Through Her Eyes 5:17
  • 5 When Cathedral Were White 4:24
  • 6 Relentless 5:28
  • 7 Piece of the Dream 4:11
  • 8 Don't Blame Me 3:29
  • 9 One Shot in the Dark 3:34
  • 10 Count Me In 3:51
  • 11 D* 3:14
  • 12 Playing To Win (extended version) 4:26

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