Pride
White Lion · 1987
44 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
Anthemic choruses and soaring guitar solos encapsulate the glam rock spirit of the late '80s, blending hard rock with melodic finesse.
Top tracks — play these first
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When the Children Cry — This track stands out as a poignant ballad that addresses themes of innocence and social responsibility, contrasting with the band's heavier sound.
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Hungry — 'Hungry' captures the essence of the album with its infectious energy and strong hooks, exemplifying White Lion's ability to merge hard rock with pop sensibilities.
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Sweet Little Loving — This track showcases a blend of catchy melodies and romantic lyrics, highlighting the band's knack for creating memorable love songs within their hard rock framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Pride showcases solid songwriting and production typical of late '80s hard rock but lacks deep cohesion across its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Hungry', and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace through the first half before slowing down with 'When the Children Cry'.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that serve as climaxes, particularly in 'Sweet Little Loving' and 'Lady of the Valley'.
- The choruses are anthemic and often repeated, creating a sing-along quality that is characteristic of glam rock.
- The last three tracks shift towards more introspective themes, contrasting with the earlier upbeat songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 melodic journeys
- emotive late-night reflections
- uplifting motivational vibes
- long immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Pride was White Lion's second album, following their debut, Fight to Survive. This record marked a significant breakthrough for the band, showcasing their commercial appeal as they moved towards mainstream success with hits that resonated on radio playlists and MTV.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When the Children Cry
The bridge features a shift in tone where the singer reflects on global suffering while urging unity and compassion.
The direct call for collective action stands out against the backdrop of a heartfelt melody, emphasizing social consciousness amid personal emotion.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hungry 3:55
- 2 Lonely Nights 4:11
- 3 Don’t Give Up 3:15
- 4 Sweet Little Loving 4:02
- 5 Lady of the Valley 6:35
- 6 Wait 4:00
- 7 All You Need Is Rock ’n’ Roll 5:14
- 8 Tell Me 4:28
- 9 All Join Our Hands 4:11
- 10 When the Children Cry 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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