Shaved and Dangerous
Baby Animals · 1993
44 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A roaring fusion of hard rock energy with sultry vocals, blending grit and melody into an electrifying experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Tell Me What to Do — As the lead single, this track captures the band's signature blend of rebellious lyrics and infectious melodies, showcasing their hard rock prowess.
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Backbone — This track stands out with its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, embodying the raw energy that defines much of the album.
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Life From a Distance — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic composition, this song offers a more reflective side of the band while maintaining their hard-hitting sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks standout depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a powerful guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature prominent vocal harmonies that complement the lead singer's sultry delivery, particularly in 'Be My Friend' and 'Lovin' Lies'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Don't Tell Me What to Do
The verses directly confront societal expectations with a defiant tone that builds toward a powerful and liberating chorus.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Tell Me What to Do 4:12
- 2 Buputa 3:58
- 3 Life From a Distance 4:25
- 4 Be My Friend 4:02
- 5 Lovin' Lies 3:32
- 6 Light Out at Eleven 5:31
- 7 Backbone 5:17
- 8 Nervous at Night 3:59
- 9 Because I Can 3:37
- 10 Stoopid 2:47
- 11 At the End of the Day 2:50
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