Still Climbing
Cinderella · 1994
53 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of hard rock and blues-infused melodies that captures the band's resilient spirit in a changing musical landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad Attitude Shuffle — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its energetic riffs and bluesy undertones, encapsulating Cinderella's hard rock roots.
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Still Climbing — The title track resonates with themes of perseverance and resilience, reflecting both personal struggles and the broader challenges faced by the band during this period.
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Through the Rain — This ballad showcases the band's softer side, featuring heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals that underline emotional depth amidst the rock elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album shows a shift in sound but remains within familiar hard rock territory, balancing grit with maturity.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of bluesy guitar riffs that dominate the majority of tracks, creating a gritty sound throughout.
- Several songs incorporate a slower tempo and more reflective lyrics compared to earlier works, particularly in tracks like 'Hard to Find the Words' and 'Through the Rain'.
- The last three tracks build in intensity, with 'Hot & Bothered' closing the album on an energetic note after a series of more subdued pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Still Climbing is Cinderella's fourth studio album, released after a significant hiatus following their last album, Heartbreak Station, in 1990. By 1994, the glam metal scene was waning, and this record marked their attempt to adapt to the evolving rock landscape while retaining their signature sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad Attitude Shuffle 5:31
- 2 All Comes Down 5:04
- 3 Talk Is Cheap 3:59
- 4 Hard to Find the Words 5:45
- 5 Blood From a Stone 4:51
- 6 Still Climbing 5:22
- 7 Freewheelin’ 3:07
- 8 Through the Rain 5:06
- 9 Easy Come Easy Go 4:34
- 10 The Road’s Still Long 6:08
- 11 Hot & Bothered 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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