Snakebite cover

Snakebite

Whitesnake · 1978

36 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · blues rock

A gritty blend of blues rock and hard rock that captures raw emotion and powerful guitar riffs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • gritty emotional guitar expressions
  • late-night barroom energy
  • cathartic sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, instant gratification
  • seek purely instrumental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'Snakebite' was Whitesnake's debut EP, marking the beginning of their journey in the hard rock scene. At this point, lead vocalist David Coverdale had already gained recognition from his tenure with Deep Purple, which helped position Whitesnake for immediate attention.
Stylistic neighbors
Def Leppard· Dokken· Scorpions

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Come On 3:33
  • 2 Bloody Mary 3:20
  • 3 Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City 5:13
  • 4 Steal Away 4:20
  • 5 Keep On Giving Me Love 5:18
  • 6 Queen of Hearts 5:17
  • 7 Only My Soul 4:36
  • 8 Breakdown 5:12

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata