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Take It to the Streets

The Angels · 2012

57 min · 28 tracks · hard rock

Melodic hard rock riffs intertwine with anthemic choruses and introspective lyrics, creating a dynamic listening experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    To the Streets Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Wounded Healer — This track encapsulates the album's theme of resilience through its powerful melody and lyrical depth, showcasing the band's signature sound while addressing personal struggles.
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    Waiting for the Sun — With its reflective lyrics and soaring instrumentation, this song exemplifies The Angels' knack for blending hard rock with poignant storytelling.
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    Pump It Up — This energetic anthem stands out as a celebration of vitality and enthusiasm, making it a defining moment within the album’s overall tone.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • raw energy for road trips
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • uplifting tracks for gatherings
  • reflective yet vibrant sound

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek quiet, backgrounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Revitalized the band's presence after a decade, showcasing their enduring influence.
Themes
Australian rock revival· personal struggle· celebration of resilience
Career context
Released in 2012, Take It to the Streets is The Angels' first studio album in over a decade, following the 2000 album, Skin and Bone. This return marked a revitalization for the band as they re-established their presence in the Australian rock scene after years of lineup changes and hiatuses.
Stylistic neighbors
AC/DC· Rose Tattoo· Motörhead
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Wounded Healer

    A turning point where the lyrics shift from despair to empowerment, illustrating a journey toward healing.

    This transition emphasizes growth and resilience, contrasting earlier vulnerability and showcasing a pivotal development in the narrative.

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 To the Streets Start here 4:26
  • 2 Wounded Healer 3:54
  • 3 Waiting for the Sun 4:48
  • 4 Life Gets Better 4:11
  • 5 Telephone 6:28
  • 6 No Sleep in Hell 4:44
  • 7 The More You Know 3:45
  • 8 When the Time Comes 3:03
  • 9 Pump It Up 3:21
  • 10 There Comes a Time 3:01
  • 11 Small Price 4:02
  • 12 Getting Free 2:46
  • 13 Some Kinda Hell in Here 4:55
  • 14 Free Bird 3:37

Disc 2

  • 1 Ivory Stairs
  • 2 After the Rain
  • 3 Wounded Healer
  • 4 No Secrets
  • 5 Marseilles
  • 6 Outcast
  • 7 I Ain't the One
  • 8 Mr. Damage
  • 9 Face the Day
  • 10 Take a Long Line
  • 11 When the Time Comes
  • 12 Shadow Boxer
  • 13 Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again
  • 14 Waiting for the Sun

What to play next

Talk the Talk
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Talk the Talk

2014

Continues the melodic hard rock style with fresh energy and themes.
Greatest Hits
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Greatest Hits

2011

Serves as a solid introduction to their sound leading into this late-career highlight.
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Dress Me Slowly

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You Am I

Combines introspective lyrics with anthemic choruses, echoing the resilience theme in a similar sonic atmosphere.

State of Emergency

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The Living End

Features dynamic rock sounds and themes of resilience, aligning well with the emotional register of The Angels' work.

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