Sail Away
Great White · 1994
42 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A blend of hard rock grit and melodic hooks, exploring themes of love and longing.
Why this album works
'Sail Away' is notable for its solid performance on charts, reaching number 65 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the band's ability to maintain relevance during the mid-1990s. Additionally, it features the hit single 'Cryin',' which received significant airplay and contributed to Great White's enduring presence in the hard rock genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments melodic hooks for sing-alongs emotional themes of love and
- Context
- Released on May 10, 1994, 'Sail Away' was Great White's fifth studio album, coming after their commercial success with 'Once Bitten...,' which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200. This album marked a moment of transition for the band as they sought to evolve their sound while maintaining their hard rock roots in an increasingly competitive music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Short Overture 0:37
- 2 Mother's Eyes 3:34
- 3 Cryin' Standout 4:39
- 4 Momma Don't Stop 3:47
- 5 Alone Standout 5:43
- 6 All Right 4:34
- 7 Sail Away Standout 4:47
- 8 Gone With the Wind 5:01
- 9 Livin' in the U.S.A. 5:33
- 10 If I Ever Saw a Good Thing 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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