Staying a Life
Accept · 1990
99 min · 19 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous live celebration of heavy metal, blending raw energy with melodic hooks and powerful anthems.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its representation of the German heavy metal scene during a peak era, reaching notable chart positions in several countries. Its live renditions of classic tracks like 'Balls to the Wall' and 'Fast as a Shark' helped cement Accept's legacy and influence on subsequent metal bands.
- Best for
- thunderous live celebration atmosphere dynamic flow with energetic peaks cathartic anthems for release
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Staying a Life' is Accept's first live album, capturing the band's surge in popularity following their breakthrough with 'Balls to the Wall' in 1983. At this point, Accept had solidified their status as pioneers of heavy metal, showcasing their enduring appeal through high-energy performances across Europe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Metal Heart Standout 5:26
- 2 Breaker 3:40
- 3 Screaming for a Love‐Bite Standout 4:21
- 4 Up to the Limit 4:45
- 5 Living for Tonite 3:35
- 6 Princess of the Dawn 7:49
- 7 Neon Nights 8:16
- 8 Burning 7:28
Disc 2
- 1 Head Over Heels 5:49
- 2 Guitar Solo Wolf 4:26
- 3 Restless and Wild 2:34
- 4 Son of a Bitch 2:34
- 5 London Leatherboys 3:54
- 6 Love Child 5:01
- 7 Flash Rockin’ Man 6:31
- 8 Dogs on Leads 5:51
- 9 Fast as a Shark Standout 5:26
- 10 Balls to the Wall 10:32
- 11 Outro (Bound to Fail) 1:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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