What makes Shake, Rattle and Roll by Bill Haley & His Comets notable?

'Shake, Rattle and Roll' is notable for its commercial success, reaching the top of the charts and helping to popularize rock and roll music across America. The album features '(We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock,' which became a cultural phenomenon, often credited with bringing rock music into mainstream youth culture and inspiring countless future musicians. By the time 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' was released in 1955, Bill Haley & His Comets had already gained significant recognition, particularly with their breakthrough single '(We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock' released shortly before this album. This album followed their rise to fame, solidifying their status as pioneers of rock and roll, and showcasing their distinct sound that combined country and rhythm and blues influences.

How many songs are on Shake, Rattle and Roll?

Shake, Rattle and Roll has 8 tracks.

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Bill Haley & His Comets · 1955

8 tracks · rock and roll

A lively blend of rockabilly rhythms and swinging melodies that ignites the dance floor with infectious energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Shake, Rattle and Roll — This track exemplifies the energetic rhythm and catchy hooks that define the album, serving as an anthem for the rock and roll movement.
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(We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock — As arguably Haley's most famous song, it not only topped charts but also became synonymous with the birth of rock and roll itself, symbolizing a generational shift in music.
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Thirteen Women (and Only One Man in Town) — This track showcases a playful narrative style paired with a driving beat, illustrating Haley's knack for storytelling within his music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and energetic performances that define early rock and roll.

What we noticed

Each song features prominent saxophone lines and energetic piano riffs, creating a consistent rockabilly sound throughout.
The sequencing maintains a brisk pace, with only one track, 'Dim, Dim the Lights,' slowing down the energy before returning to faster tempos.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Shake, Rattle and Roll
2 A.B.C. Boogie
3 (We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
4 Thirteen Women (and Only One Man in Town)
5 Dim, Dim the Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere)
6 Happy Baby
7 Birth of the Boogie
8 Mambo Rock

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