Skullduggery cover

Released 50 years ago

Skullduggery

Steppenwolf · 1976

34 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock

A gritty fusion of hard rock and blues, infused with a rebellious spirit and an undercurrent of psychedelia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • rebellious spirit and energy
  • road trip sing-alongs
  • gritty sound for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek reflective, quiet moments

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Skullduggery' was released in 1976, Steppenwolf was navigating a transitional phase following their peak success in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This album came as their follow-up to 'Seven,' which had seen diminishing commercial returns, reflecting the band's struggle to remain relevant during a changing musical landscape dominated by new genres and emerging artists.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Skullduggery 5:17
  • 2 (I’m a) Road Runner 3:54
  • 3 Rock ’n’ Roll Song 3:09
  • 4 Train of Thought 4:43
  • 5 Life Is a Gamble 3:24
  • 6 Pass It On 4:46
  • 7 Sleep 3:47
  • 8 Lip Service 5:26

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