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Rampant

Nazareth · 1974

50 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · traditional heavy metal

A gritty fusion of hard rock riffs and bluesy melodies, reflecting the raw energy of the 70s rock scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo grooves
  • gritty energy for road trips
  • nostalgic vibes of the 70s
  • sing-along choruses with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek quiet background music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 26, 1974, 'Rampant' was Nazareth's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Hair of the Dog'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation in the hard rock genre, building on their earlier successes while exploring more diverse musical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Deep Purple· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Silver Dollar Forger (Parts 1 & 2) 5:36
  • 2 Glad When You’re Gone 4:17
  • 3 Loved and Lost 5:12
  • 4 Shanghai’d in Shanghai 3:43
  • 5 Jet Lag 6:43
  • 6 Light My Way 4:09
  • 7 Sunshine 4:15
  • 8 Shapes of Things / Space Safari 6:21
  • 9 Shanghai’d in Shanghai (US version) 3:42
  • 10 Cat’s Eye Apple Pie 3:01
  • 11 Shapes of Things (single edit) 3:19

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata