Strikes
Blackfoot · 1979
34 min · 10 tracks · Southern rock
Southern rock grooves intertwine with bluesy riffs and anthemic choruses, embodying the spirit of late '70s American rock culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Train, Train — This track represents Blackfoot's signature sound with its driving rhythm and memorable chorus, capturing the essence of Southern rock energy.
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Highway Song — The closing track showcases a more reflective side of the band with its extended instrumental section and emotive lyrics, offering a contrast to the album's more upbeat songs.
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I Got a Line on You — A cover that infuses a classic song with Blackfoot's raw energy, it exemplifies their ability to reinterpret rock staples while maintaining authenticity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong Southern rock elements but lacks some cohesion and depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm on 'Road Fever', establishing a high-energy pace that continues through the first half.
- Tracks like 'Train, Train' feature call-and-response vocals, creating an anthemic quality that invites listener participation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 pacing for road trips
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- sing-along anthems with friends
- short bursts of catchy hooks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek introspective listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'Strikes' was Blackfoot's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'No Reservations.' At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the Southern rock genre, showcasing their distinctive blend of hard rock and blues influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lynyrd Skynyrd· Molly Hatchet· The Allman Brothers Band
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Highway Song
The bridge introduces a shift in tempo and mood, as the instrumentation builds tension before resolving into a heartfelt reflection on life's journey.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Road Fever 3:10
- 2 I Got a Line on You 3:20
- 3 Left Turn on a Red Light 4:39
- 4 Pay My Dues 3:06
- 5 Baby Blue 2:36
- 6 Wishing Well 3:14
- 7 Run and Hide 3:27
- 8 Train, Train (Prelude) 0:36
- 9 Train, Train 2:58
- 10 Highway Song 7:01
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