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.
Why this album works
'Stay Hard' is significant for its role in continuing the NWOBHM legacy while showcasing Raven’s energetic style, contributing to their chart presence with tracks like 'Gimme Just a Little'. The album, although not a commercial blockbuster, received positive critical reception that further solidified their reputation in the heavy metal genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy sing-along choruses with friends uplifting anthems for motivation
- 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.
- If you like
- speed metal, new wave of British heavy metal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stay Hard Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 3:56
- 12 Do or Die 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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