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Stay Hard

Raven · 1985

43 min · 12 tracks · speed metal · new wave of British heavy metal

Energetic riffs and soaring vocals define this vibrant embodiment of the mid-80s heavy metal scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy
  • sing-along choruses with friends
  • uplifting anthems for motivation
  • dynamic riffs for workout sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • avoid repetitive song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1985, 'Stay Hard' marked Raven's fourth studio album during a phase of striving for greater mainstream recognition. Following their previous album 'All for One' in 1983, they aimed to solidify their place within the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Stay Hard 2:58
  • 2 When the Going Gets Tough 3:34
  • 3 On and On 3:52
  • 4 Get It Right 4:49
  • 5 Restless Child 2:44
  • 6 Power and Glory 3:36
  • 7 Pray for the Sun 4:20
  • 8 Hard Ride 3:14
  • 9 Extract the Action 3:04
  • 10 Bottom Line 3:36
  • 11 Gimme Just a Little 3:56
  • 12 Do or Die 3:59

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