What does Razamanaz sound like?

A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and bluesy melodies that capture the raw energy of early '70s rock. Rooted in hard rock and traditional heavy metal. Start with "Razamanaz".

Is Razamanaz a good place to start with Nazareth?

Yes, Razamanaz is recommended as a starting point for new Nazareth listeners. A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and bluesy melodies that capture the raw energy of early '70s rock. Released in January 1973, Razamanaz was Nazareth's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Exercises. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation in the hard rock scene, building on the success of their previous albums with a more polished yet powerful sound.

Who is Razamanaz for?

Razamanaz works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove throughout, raw energy for sing-alongs and gritty sound for late nights.

How many songs are on Razamanaz?

Razamanaz has 13 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Razamanaz

Nazareth · 1973

49 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and bluesy melodies that capture the raw energy of early '70s rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Razamanaz Start here — The title track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its infectious chorus and driving guitar riffs, serving as an anthem of their hard rock identity.
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Broken Down Angel — This track features a compelling narrative paired with memorable melodies, showcasing the band's ability to blend storytelling with hard-hitting instrumentation.
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Alcatraz — With its dark themes and powerful delivery, Alcatraz stands out as a notable example of Nazareth's lyrical depth intertwined with aggressive musicality.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong hard rock elements with bluesy undertones, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

The title track opens the album with a powerful guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half.
Several tracks feature prominent blues influences, particularly in the vocal delivery and guitar solos, creating a gritty sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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 mid-tempo groove throughout
raw energy for sing-alongs
gritty sound for late nights
engaging hooks for road trips

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Nazareth's reputation and commercial success in hard rock.
Themes: gritty nightlife· broken dreams· raw rebellion
Career context: Released in January 1973, Razamanaz was Nazareth's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Exercises. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation in the hard rock scene, building on the success of their previous albums with a more polished yet powerful sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Deep Purple· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult