Precious Time cover

Precious Time

Pat Benatar · 1981

35 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · pop rock

A blend of powerful rock anthems and emotional ballads, showcasing Benatar's formidable vocal prowess.

Why this album works

'Precious Time' debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit single 'Fire and Ice', which reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's success further reinforced Benatar's influence on the hard rock scene of the early '80s, establishing her as a prominent female artist in a male-dominated industry.
Best for
steady mid-tempo emotional arcs powerful anthems for empowerment engaging sing-alongs with friends
Context
Released in January 1981, 'Precious Time' is Pat Benatar's third studio album, following her breakthrough record 'Crimes of Passion'. By this time, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the rock genre, having already garnered significant commercial success and critical acclaim with previous hits.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Promises in the Dark Standout 4:49
  • 2 Fire and Ice Standout 3:21
  • 3 Just Like Me 3:30
  • 4 Precious Time Standout 6:02
  • 5 It's a Tuff Life 3:19
  • 6 Take It Anyway You Want It 2:49
  • 7 Evil Genius 4:36
  • 8 Hard to Believe 3:27
  • 9 Helter Skelter 3:48

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