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Power Play

Dragon · 1979

36 min · 10 tracks · pop rock

Effervescent pop rock melodies entwine with lyrical storytelling that resonates with the zeitgeist of late '70s Australia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for road trips
  • lyrical storytelling for reflection
  • upbeat tunes for social gatherings
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • nostalgic vibes of late seventies

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek heavy emotional intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Power Play' was Dragon's fourth studio album and marked a pivotal moment following their commercial breakthrough with 'O Zambezi.' At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the Australian music scene, building on their previous successes while expanding their sound and audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Electric Light Orchestra· 10cc· Supertramp

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Motor City Connection 3:50
  • 2 Counting Sheep 3:30
  • 3 Crying Shame 3:12
  • 4 Bus Stop 2:32
  • 5 Time of the Year 4:09
  • 6 Gans En Farben 3:09
  • 7 Crooked Highway 4:31
  • 8 For Free 4:19
  • 9 3:33 3:00
  • 10 Same Old Lies 3:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata