Rock Until You Drop
Raven · 1981
57 min · 14 tracks · speed metal · new wave of British heavy metal
A frenetic blend of speed metal and punk-infused riffs that embodies the raw energy of early 80s heavy metal.
Why this album works
'Rock Until You Drop' is significant for its role in defining the sound of speed metal and contributing to the NWOBHM movement. The album received positive reviews, establishing Raven as one of the pioneering bands of this era and influencing countless artists who followed.
- Best for
- frenetic energy for workouts dynamic journey experience headbanging anthems with friends
- Context
- Released in January 1981, 'Rock Until You Drop' was Raven's debut studio album, marking their entry into the burgeoning New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene. At this point, the band had already garnered attention through live performances and the 'Don't Need Your Money' single, setting the stage for their influential role in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marty Friedman· Massacration· Angel Dust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hard Ride Standout 3:10
- 2 Hell Patrol Standout 4:44
- 3 Don't Need Your Money 3:23
- 4 Over the Top 3:51
- 5 39-40 0:52
- 6 For the Future 4:04
- 7 Rock Until You Drop Standout 4:02
- 8 Nobody's Hero 3:50
- 9 Hellraiser / Action 5:37
- 10 Lambs to the Slaughter 3:52
- 11 Tyrant of the Airways 7:17
- 12 Wiped Out 4:31
- 13 Inquisitor 3:58
- 14 Crazy World 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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