Prisoner of the Night
Golden Earring · 1980
36 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · classic rock
A dynamic blend of hard rock and progressive elements, propelled by sharp guitar riffs and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove introspective themes throughout headphone detail exploration
- Context
- Released in 1980, 'Prisoner of the Night' marked Golden Earring's transition into a more polished sound after their international hit 'Radar Love'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its presence on the global stage, building upon a decade of success that included notable chart performances in Europe and North America.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, classic rock
Prisoner of the Night is an album by Golden Earring, released in 1980. A dynamic blend of hard rock and progressive elements, propelled by sharp guitar riffs and introspective lyrics. 'Prisoner of the Night' showcases Golden Earring's ability to meld various rock styles, contributing to their commercial viability. The album reached notable chart positions in several countries and further established the band's reputation for crafting radio-friendly rock hits during a pivotal time for classic rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Prisoner of the Night sound like?
A dynamic blend of hard rock and progressive elements, propelled by sharp guitar riffs and introspective lyrics. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Prisoner of the Night by Golden Earring notable?
'Prisoner of the Night' showcases Golden Earring's ability to meld various rock styles, contributing to their commercial viability. The album reached notable chart positions in several countries and further established the band's reputation for crafting radio-friendly rock hits during a pivotal time for classic rock. Released in 1980, 'Prisoner of the Night' marked Golden Earring's transition into a more polished sound after their international hit 'Radar Love'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its presence on the global stage, building upon a decade of success that included notable chart performances in Europe and North America.
Who is Prisoner of the Night for?
Prisoner of the Night works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, introspective themes throughout and headphone detail exploration.
How many songs are on Prisoner of the Night?
Prisoner of the Night has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Long Blond Animal Standout 3:33
- 2 No for an Answer 4:12
- 3 My Town Standout 3:07
- 4 Prisoner of the Night Standout 4:50
- 5 I Don’t Wanna Be Nobody Else 4:40
- 6 Cut ’Em Down to Size 3:22
- 7 Will & Mercy 3:35
- 8 Come In Outerspace 4:25
- 9 Going Crazy Again 4:57
Release Date
October 1, 1980
Artist Origin
Netherlands
Runtime
36 min 41 sec
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