The ABC Collection cover

Released 50 years ago

The ABC Collection

Steppenwolf · 1976

39 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock

A gritty blend of blues-infused rock and psychedelia with Steppenwolf's signature raw energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • gritty energy for road trips
  • sing-along choruses with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek complex, varied arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The ABC Collection' was released in 1976, Steppenwolf had already solidified their place in rock history with hits like 'Born to Be Wild'. This compilation came as a follow-up to their commercial peak in the late 1960s and early 1970s, showcasing a collection of tracks that highlighted their evolution and versatility across various rock genres.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sometimes 2:55
  • 2 I'm Holding On 2:30
  • 3 Stranded 2:39
  • 4 Dangerous Woman 2:20
  • 5 You're on My Mind 2:03
  • 6 I'll Forget About You 2:12
  • 7 In the Drink 2:30
  • 8 It's a Pity 2:48
  • 9 Last Night 2:14
  • 10 Strange Things Happening 2:48
  • 11 Jivin' Woman 1:55
  • 12 Cryin' for My Baby 2:25
  • 13 These Kind of Blues, Part 1 2:28
  • 14 These Kind of Blues, Part 2 2:25
  • 15 Man or Mouse 2:10
  • 16 Get Away Blues 3:02

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