The Beast Is Back cover

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

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