Rock of Life
Rick Springfield · 1984
45 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and pop infused with introspective lyrics and infectious melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- infectious melodies for sing-alongs
- uplifting themes of perseverance
- for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced thrills
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1984, Rick Springfield was riding high on the success of his previous album 'Working Class Dog,' which had solidified his status as a pop-rock star. 'Rock of Life' served as his follow-up, capturing the essence of his evolving sound while maintaining commercial appeal. This album marked a transitional phase as Springfield sought to deepen his lyrical content while still delivering catchy hooks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Waite· Billy Squier· Huey Lewis and the News
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock of Life 3:52
- 2 Honeymoon in Beirut 4:28
- 3 World Start Turning 5:41
- 4 One Reason (To Believe) 4:06
- 5 Soul to Soul 4:45
- 6 Tear It All Down 4:18
- 7 Woman 5:52
- 8 Dream in Color 4:33
- 9 Hold On to Your Dream 4:38
- 10 (If You Think You're) Groovy 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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