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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- youthful defiance in every track steady mid-tempo sing-alongs catchy anthems for road trips
- 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.
- If you like
- glam metal, glam rock
Pretend or Surrender is an album by Lovex, released in 2008. Gritty glam rock anthems collide with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses, embodying youthful defiance. The album debuted at number one on the Finnish Albums Chart and marked a significant step in Lovex's rise to fame. Its mix of glam metal aesthetics and pop sensibilities influenced a wave of Finnish rock acts in the late 2000s, enhancing the glam rock revival during that period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pretend or Surrender sound like?
Gritty glam rock anthems collide with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses, embodying youthful defiance. Rooted in glam metal and glam rock.
What makes Pretend or Surrender by Lovex notable?
The album debuted at number one on the Finnish Albums Chart and marked a significant step in Lovex's rise to fame. Its mix of glam metal aesthetics and pop sensibilities influenced a wave of Finnish rock acts in the late 2000s, enhancing the glam rock revival during that period. 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.
Who is Pretend or Surrender for?
Pretend or Surrender works well if you're into youthful defiance in every track, steady mid-tempo sing-alongs and catchy anthems for road trips.
How many songs are on Pretend or Surrender?
Pretend or Surrender has 14 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If She's Near Standout 4:04
- 2 Turn 3:43
- 3 Take a Shot Standout 3:33
- 4 Different Light 4:09
- 5 Writings on the Wall Standout 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
Release Date
April 30, 2008
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
53 min 35 sec
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