What makes Powertrippin' by The Almighty notable?

Powertrippin' achieved significant critical acclaim upon release, reaching No. 30 on the UK Albums Chart. It is often cited for helping to define the sound of British hard rock in the early '90s and for its bold lyrical content, which tackled themes of addiction and societal disillusionment. Released in 1993, Powertrippin' marked The Almighty's third studio album and their first to chart in the UK. This release came after significant touring that solidified their reputation in the heavy metal scene, following their previous album, Soul Destruction.

How many songs are on Powertrippin'?

Powertrippin' has 12 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Powertrippin'

The Almighty · 1993

58 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

Raw, explosive riffs collide with gritty vocals, embodying the unrestrained spirit of early '90s hard rock.

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Addiction — The opening track sets a raw tone with its driving riffs and candid exploration of substance dependence, encapsulating the album's rebellious spirit.
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Jesus Loves You...But I Don't — This standout track combines catchy hooks with provocative lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to blend humor and critique in a memorable way.
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Meathook — With its aggressive instrumentation and visceral lyrical imagery, this track exemplifies The Almighty's heavy metal roots while pushing thematic boundaries.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

Powertrippin' showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances typical of early '90s hard rock.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, setting a raw tone for the album.
Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of unpredictability in the song structures.
The lyrics often tackle themes of addiction and personal struggle, which are delivered with gritty vocal intensity throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Addiction 5:39
2 Possession 4:26
3 Over the Edge 4:35
4 Jesus Loves You...But I Don't 6:00
5 Sick and Wired 4:47
6 Powertrippin' 2:49
7 Takin' Hold 5:14
8 Out of Season 5:35
9 Lifeblood 5:27
10 Instinct 5:16
11 Meathook 4:39
12 Eye to Eye 4:00

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Soul Destruction

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