What makes Shot in the Dark by Great White notable?

'Shot in the Dark' helped to solidify Great White's place in the hard rock genre, receiving considerable airplay on radio stations and MTV. The album included popular tracks that contributed to the band's commercial rise, leading to more significant popularity in subsequent years. Released in 1986, 'Shot in the Dark' was Great White's debut album, establishing their presence in the burgeoning hard rock scene. Following the band’s formation in 1982, this album showcased their distinctive sound and set the stage for their future successes during a peak era for glam metal and hard rock.

Who is Shot in the Dark for?

Shot in the Dark works well if you're into steady flow for road trips, gritty riffs for energetic vibes and sing-along moments with friends.

How many songs are on Shot in the Dark?

Shot in the Dark has 8 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Released 40 years ago

Shot in the Dark

Great White · 1986

35 min · 8 tracks · hard rock

A blend of gritty guitar riffs and soaring vocals encapsulating the essence of mid-80s hard rock.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady flow for road trips
gritty riffs for energetic vibes
sing-along moments with friends
uplifting choruses during workouts

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slow, music
seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1986, 'Shot in the Dark' was Great White's debut album, establishing their presence in the burgeoning hard rock scene. Following the band’s formation in 1982, this album showcased their distinctive sound and set the stage for their future successes during a peak era for glam metal and hard rock.
Stylistic neighbors: Tesla· Whitesnake· Skid Row