Power Play
April Wine · 1982
43 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A blend of melodic hard rock and emotional balladry showcases April Wine's enduring appeal and signature sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Anything You Want, You Got It — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious chorus and dynamic energy, encapsulating April Wine's knack for catchy hooks.
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Blood Money — The track's darker themes and driving rhythm highlight a more serious side of the band while showcasing their lyrical depth.
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Ain’t Got Your Love — 'Ain’t Got Your Love' became one of the band's most recognized songs, blending heartfelt lyrics with an upbeat tempo that made it a fan favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic hard rock with ballads, showcasing solid craftsmanship but lacking standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, establishing a hard rock energy.
- The fifth track shifts to a slower tempo with a focus on piano and vocals, creating a contrast that influences the album's flow.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies in the choruses, enhancing the melodic aspect of the hard rock sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- sing-along anthems with friends
- consistent flow for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Power Play marked April Wine's eighth studio album, released in 1982 during a phase of commercial success following their hit album Nature of the Beast. At this time, the band had solidified their place in the rock scene, seeking to expand their audience with polished production and radio-friendly tracks.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anything You Want, You Got It 4:41
- 2 Enough Is Enough 4:04
- 3 If You See Kay 3:50
- 4 What If We Fall in Love 4:20
- 5 Waiting On A Miracle 4:00
- 6 Doin’ It Right 3:41
- 7 Ain’t Got Your Love 4:30
- 8 Blood Money 5:21
- 9 Tell Me Why 3:14
- 10 Runners in the Night 5:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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