Straight Shooter
Bad Company · 1975
38 min · 8 tracks · hard rock
A blend of powerful blues rock and hard-hitting anthems, showcasing soulful vocals and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feel Like Makin' Love — This track stands out with its lush melodies and romantic lyrics, becoming one of Bad Company's most enduring hits that encapsulates their signature style.
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Shooting Star — 'Shooting Star' showcases a narrative-driven approach that explores themes of fame and tragedy, displaying the band's lyrical depth alongside their musical prowess.
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Good Lovin' Gone Bad — Opening the album with a punchy riff and catchy chorus, this track exemplifies Bad Company's hard rock roots while highlighting Paul Rodgers' powerful vocals.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends strong songwriting with solid performances, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Vocals are prominently featured, often layered with harmonies, particularly in the chorus of 'Feel Like Makin' Love'.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for guitar solos that showcase the band's musicianship.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- immersive storytelling through lyrics
- contemplative late-night listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1975, 'Straight Shooter' is Bad Company's second album, following their successful self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and reputation, building on the momentum gained from hits like 'Can't Get Enough.' This record further established them as a prominent force in the burgeoning hard rock scene of the mid-1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Free· Lynyrd Skynyrd· Led Zeppelin
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Shooting Star
The song shifts from a hopeful beginning to a somber reflection on a life cut short due to excess.
This transition not only deepens the narrative but contrasts the celebratory tone of fame with its often tragic consequences.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Good Lovin' Gone Bad 3:38
- 2 Feel Like Makin' Love 5:17
- 3 Weep No More 4:02
- 4 Shooting Star 6:19
- 5 Deal With the Preacher 5:03
- 6 Wild Fire Woman 4:36
- 7 Anna 3:44
- 8 Call on Me 6:05
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