Strength of Steel
Anvil · 1987
41 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A fierce onslaught of classic heavy metal riffs and anthemic choruses that embody the genre's relentless spirit.
Why this album works
'Strength of Steel' is notable for its critical reception within the metal community, often cited for its energetic performances and lyrical themes. While it did not achieve commercial success comparable to contemporaries, it has since garnered a cult following and is recognized for its influence on subsequent generations of heavy metal musicians.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released on May 21, 1987, 'Strength of Steel' was Anvil's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Metal on Metal.' At this point in their career, they were striving for wider recognition in the mainstream heavy metal scene, navigating a competitive landscape dominated by emerging thrash and glam metal acts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Strength of Steel Standout 3:28
- 2 Concrete Jungle Standout 5:19
- 3 9-2-5 2:53
- 4 I Dreamed It Was the End of the World 4:14
- 5 Flight of the Bumble Beast 2:27
- 6 Cut Loose 3:25
- 7 Mad Dog 3:11
- 8 Straight Between the Eyes 3:15
- 9 Wild Eyes 3:24
- 10 Kiss of Death Standout 5:20
- 11 Paper General 4:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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