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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

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