Rock & Roll Strategy
38 Special · 1988
51 min · 11 tracks · Southern rock
Energetic Southern rock grooves intertwined with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses, embodying the spirit of late '80s rock.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove energetic sing-along choruses for road trips
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Rock & Roll Strategy' marked 38 Special's seventh studio album, coming after their successful album 'Strength in Numbers' (1986). At this point in their career, the band was transitioning into a more polished sound while still retaining their Southern rock roots, aiming to capture a broader audience.
- If you like
- Southern rock
Rock & Roll Strategy is an album by 38 Special, released in 1988. Energetic Southern rock grooves intertwined with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses, embodying the spirit of late '80s rock. The album features the hit single 'Second Chance', which reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the band's commercial appeal during this era. Its success solidified 38 Special's place in the Southern rock genre and contributed to their enduring popularity throughout the late '80s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rock & Roll Strategy sound like?
Energetic Southern rock grooves intertwined with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses, embodying the spirit of late '80s rock. Rooted in Southern rock.
What makes Rock & Roll Strategy by 38 Special notable?
The album features the hit single 'Second Chance', which reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the band's commercial appeal during this era. Its success solidified 38 Special's place in the Southern rock genre and contributed to their enduring popularity throughout the late '80s. Released in 1988, 'Rock & Roll Strategy' marked 38 Special's seventh studio album, coming after their successful album 'Strength in Numbers' (1986). At this point in their career, the band was transitioning into a more polished sound while still retaining their Southern rock roots, aiming to capture a broader audience.
Who is Rock & Roll Strategy for?
Rock & Roll Strategy works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, energetic sing-along choruses and for road trips.
How many songs are on Rock & Roll Strategy?
Rock & Roll Strategy has 11 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock & Roll Strategy Standout 4:34
- 2 What’s It to Ya? Standout 4:30
- 3 Little Sheba 4:54
- 4 Comin’ Down Tonight 4:26
- 5 Midnight Magic 4:21
- 6 Second Chance Standout 5:04
- 7 Hot ’Lanta 5:42
- 8 Never Be Lonely 4:39
- 9 Chattahoochee 4:11
- 10 Innocent Eyes 4:17
- 11 Love Strikes 4:31
Release Date
January 1, 1988
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
51 min 14 sec
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