Pretend or Surrender cover

Pretend or Surrender

Lovex · 2008

53 min · 14 tracks · glam metal · glam rock

Gritty glam rock anthems collide with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses, embodying youthful defiance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • youthful defiance in every track
  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • catchy anthems for road trips
  • gritty sound for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek deep, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Lovex's sophomore album, 'Pretend or Surrender' followed their debut 'Divine Insanity' from 2006. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the glam rock scene, drawing attention for their energetic performances and theatrical style.
Stylistic neighbors
HIM· The 69 Eyes· Buckcherry

Tracklist

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

  • 1 If She's Near 4:04
  • 2 Turn 3:43
  • 3 Take a Shot 3:33
  • 4 Different Light 4:09
  • 5 Writings on the Wall 4:06
  • 6 Time and Time Again 4:04
  • 7 Belong to No One 3:55
  • 8 My Isolation 3:33
  • 9 Rid of Me 4:31
  • 10 Ordinary Day 4:08
  • 11 End of the World 4:05
  • 12 End of the World (outro) 1:37
  • 13 Save Me 3:44
  • 14 Love and Lust 4:23

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