Seven the Hard Way
Pat Benatar · 1985
37 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · pop rock
A fusion of hard rock energy and pop sensibility, laced with empowering themes and catchy hooks.
Why this album works
'Seven the Hard Way' produced the hit single 'Invincible', which gained fame as the theme from the film 'The Legend of Billie Jean'. The album, while not reaching the same heights as earlier works, showcased Benatar's resilience in the industry during a time when female rock artists were still fighting for recognition.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy empowering anthems for motivation catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- Context
- By the time 'Seven the Hard Way' was released in 1985, Pat Benatar was a well-established artist, having enjoyed commercial success with her previous albums like 'Get Nervous'. This release marked her seventh studio album and continued her trend of blending rock with pop influences, striving to maintain relevance in a changing musical landscape dominated by synth-heavy sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Sparks· Prince· Harry Nilsson· Elvis Presley· Cyndi Lauper· Madonna· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sex as a Weapon Standout 4:20
- 2 Le Bel Age Standout 5:11
- 3 Walking in the Underground 4:42
- 4 Big Life 2:42
- 5 Red Vision 3:54
- 6 7 Rooms of Gloom 3:35
- 7 Run Between the Raindrops 4:29
- 8 Invincible (Theme From "The Legend of Billie Jean") Standout 4:28
- 9 The Art of Letting Go 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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