The Beast Is Back
Blue Cheer · 1984
37 min · 8 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and raw vocals that channels both rebellion and nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- nostalgic rebellion vibes
- sing-along moments with friends
- for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek intricate sonic details
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1984, 'The Beast Is Back' marked Blue Cheer's return after a decade-long hiatus, following their influential albums in the late 1960s. This album attempted to re-establish the band in a changing musical landscape, where hard rock was evolving into heavier genres like metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Stooges· MC5· Cream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nightmares 5:03
- 2 Summertime Blues 3:58
- 3 Ride With Me 5:25
- 4 Girl Next Door 3:40
- 5 Babylon 4:12
- 6 Heart of the City 4:19
- 7 Out of Focus 3:44
- 8 Parchment Farm 6:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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