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Stripped

Pretty Maids · 1993

38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A raw, acoustic-driven exploration of emotion that strips back the band's heavy metal roots to reveal poignant songwriting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • intimate acoustic reflections
  • emotional storytelling focus
  • short, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Stripped' is Pretty Maids' fifth studio album and marks a significant departure from their hard rock sound. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Jump the Gun,' this record features more introspective and mellow arrangements, showcasing the band's versatility as they navigated a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Stratovarius· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 If It Ain't Gonna Change 3:36
  • 2 Please Don't Leave Me (acoustic version) 3:22
  • 3 In the Minds of the Young 4:13
  • 4 Too Late, Too Loud 3:33
  • 5 Say the Word 4:45
  • 6 '39 3:19
  • 7 Heartbeat From Heaven 3:53
  • 8 How Does It Feel 4:26
  • 9 I'll Be There 3:05
  • 10 Savage Heart (piano version) 4:13

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