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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic energy for workouts
  • dynamic journey experience
  • headbanging anthems with friends
  • wave-like pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, laid-back sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hard Ride 3:10
  • 2 Hell Patrol 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 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

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