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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • energetic sing-along choruses
  • for road trips
  • uplifting party atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective music
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rock & Roll Strategy 4:34
  • 2 What’s It to Ya? 4:30
  • 3 Little Sheba 4:54
  • 4 Comin’ Down Tonight 4:26
  • 5 Midnight Magic 4:21
  • 6 Second Chance 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

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