Still Climbing
Cinderella · 1994
53 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · glam metal
A gritty blend of blues rock and glam metal, echoing resilience amidst a changing musical landscape.
Why this album works
'Still Climbing' marked a crucial moment for Cinderella as it demonstrated their perseverance in the face of declining popularity. The album featured tracks that resonated with fans during the waning days of glam metal and received positive reviews for its authentic sound, though it did not achieve significant commercial success compared to earlier works.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels gradual builds and payoffs long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in January 1994, 'Still Climbing' was Cinderella's fourth studio album, arriving after a four-year hiatus following their previous album, 'Heartbreak Station.' At this point in their career, the band faced a shifting music scene dominated by grunge, necessitating a return to their hard rock roots while also showcasing maturity in their songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Norum· Slash· David Coverdale
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 Standout 3:59
- 4 Hard to Find the Words Standout 5:45
- 5 Blood From a Stone 4:51
- 6 Still Climbing Standout 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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