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Raw Like Sushi

Mr. Big

30 min · 6 tracks · hard rock

A high-octane fusion of hard rock riffs and melodic hooks, showcasing virtuosic musicianship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for road trips
  • virtuosic musicianship appreciation
  • upbeat tracks for gatherings
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Raw Like Sushi' marked Mr. Big's debut album, establishing them in the competitive hard rock scene. The band, featuring notable musicians like Paul Gilbert and Eric Martin, was eager to showcase their technical prowess and songwriting skills following their formation in 1988.
Stylistic neighbors
Extreme· Toto· Aldo Nova

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blame It on My Youth 4:25
  • 2 How Can You Do What You Do 3:56
  • 3 Merciless 4:34
  • 4 Rock & Roll Over 7:16
  • 5 Take a Walk 4:24
  • 6 Addicted to That Rush 6:02

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