Saudades de Rock
Extreme · 2008
63 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · funk metal
A vibrant blend of hard rock and funk, infused with introspective lyrics and dynamic musicianship.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Saudades de Rock' marked Extreme's first studio album in over a decade, following their 1995 release 'Waiting for the Punchline.' This period saw the band reuniting after pursuing various solo projects and navigating changes in the music industry landscape, which had shifted significantly during their hiatus.
- If you like
- hard rock, glam metal, funk metal
Saudades de Rock is an album by Extreme, released in 2008. A vibrant blend of hard rock and funk, infused with introspective lyrics and dynamic musicianship. 'Saudades de Rock' received positive reviews from critics, reaffirming Extreme's place in rock music with tracks like 'Star' and 'Take Us Alive.' The album showcased a successful return to form, charting on the Billboard Top Independent Albums, reflecting its impact on the band's legacy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saudades de Rock sound like?
A vibrant blend of hard rock and funk, infused with introspective lyrics and dynamic musicianship. Rooted in hard rock and glam metal.
What makes Saudades de Rock by Extreme notable?
'Saudades de Rock' received positive reviews from critics, reaffirming Extreme's place in rock music with tracks like 'Star' and 'Take Us Alive.' The album showcased a successful return to form, charting on the Billboard Top Independent Albums, reflecting its impact on the band's legacy. Released in 2008, 'Saudades de Rock' marked Extreme's first studio album in over a decade, following their 1995 release 'Waiting for the Punchline.' This period saw the band reuniting after pursuing various solo projects and navigating changes in the music industry landscape, which had shifted significantly during their hiatus.
Who is Saudades de Rock for?
Saudades de Rock works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Saudades de Rock?
Saudades de Rock has 13 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Star Standout 4:11
- 2 Comfortably Dumb Standout 4:44
- 3 Learn to Love 5:27
- 4 Take Us Alive Standout 3:23
- 5 Run 4:41
- 6 Last Hour 5:37
- 7 Flower Man 3:53
- 8 King of the Ladies 4:22
- 9 Ghost 4:58
- 10 Slide 4:35
- 11 Interface 4:34
- 12 Sunrise 6:14
- 13 Peace (Saudade) 6:35
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
63 min 21 sec
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