Red Back Fever
The Angels · 1991
50 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
Raw guitar riffs and emotive vocals create a gritty hard rock atmosphere that defines the band's Australian edge.
Why this album works
'Red Back Fever' reached number 28 on the Australian charts, demonstrating the band's continued relevance in a changing music environment. The album received notable reviews for its raw sound and lyrical depth, solidifying The Angels' place within the Australian rock canon during the early '90s.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks raw energy for late nights cathartic release through guitar riffs
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Red Back Fever' was The Angels' follow-up to their 1988 album 'Beyond Salvation'. At this point, they were navigating a challenging music landscape after experiencing shifts in lineup and commercial success, aiming to re-establish their presence in the hard rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Mötley Crüe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tear Me Apart Standout 5:15
- 2 Some of That Love 3:52
- 3 Once Bitten Twice Shy Standout 4:38
- 4 Child in You 3:28
- 5 Lyin’ Awake in Bed 5:42
- 6 Bedroom After Bedroom 3:58
- 7 Red Back Fever Standout 3:59
- 8 Don’t Need You 2:20
- 9 Natural Born Woman 3:41
- 10 High and Dry 5:53
- 11 Hold On 6:12
- 12 No More Words 1:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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