Simplicity
Tesla · 2014
60 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
A return to form with melodic hooks and heavy riffs that capture Tesla's signature sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo progression melodic hooks for sing-alongs reflective moments with friends
- Context
- By 2014, Tesla was revitalizing their career with 'Simplicity', their first studio album in over a decade. This release followed the band's 2008 covers album, showcasing a shift back to original material after years of touring and lineup stability.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Simplicity is an album by Tesla, released in 2014. A return to form with melodic hooks and heavy riffs that capture Tesla's signature sound. Upon release, 'Simplicity' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews for its authenticity and craftsmanship. The album signified Tesla's enduring appeal in the hard rock genre, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Simplicity sound like?
A return to form with melodic hooks and heavy riffs that capture Tesla's signature sound. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Simplicity by Tesla notable?
Upon release, 'Simplicity' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews for its authenticity and craftsmanship. The album signified Tesla's enduring appeal in the hard rock genre, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners alike. By 2014, Tesla was revitalizing their career with 'Simplicity', their first studio album in over a decade. This release followed the band's 2008 covers album, showcasing a shift back to original material after years of touring and lineup stability.
Who is Simplicity for?
Simplicity works well if you're into steady mid-tempo progression, melodic hooks for sing-alongs and reflective moments with friends.
How many songs are on Simplicity?
Simplicity has 14 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 MP3 5:11
- 2 Ricochet 3:46
- 3 Rise and Fall Standout 3:57
- 4 So Divine… Standout 4:52
- 5 Cross My Heart 4:11
- 6 Honestly Standout 4:13
- 7 Flip Side! 3:32
- 8 Other Than Me 3:22
- 9 Break of Dawn 5:03
- 10 Burnout to Fade 4:52
- 11 Life Is a River 4:55
- 12 Sympathy 4:03
- 13 Time Bomb 4:10
- 14 ’til That Day 4:15
Release Date
January 1, 2014
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
60 min 22 sec
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