The Best of Lita Ford cover

The Best of Lita Ford

Lita Ford

47 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal

A fiery compilation of glam metal anthems showcasing Lita Ford's powerful vocals and electrifying guitar riffs.

Why this album works

'The Best of Lita Ford' is significant for its role in solidifying Ford's legacy within the glam metal genre. The album features hit singles that reached substantial chart positions, notably 'Kiss Me Deadly', which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, underscoring her influence as one of the few prominent female rock guitarists of her time.
Best for
steady mid-tempo flow dynamic emotional journeys reflective late-night listening
Context
Released in 1992, 'The Best of Lita Ford' marks a retrospective moment for the artist following her rise to fame in the 1980s. This compilation came after her commercial peak with albums like 'Dancing on the Edge' and 'Lita', highlighting her impact on the glam metal scene while also serving as a bridge to her later career endeavors.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Dokken

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What Do Ya Know About Love 3:53
  • 2 Kiss Me Deadly Standout 4:01
  • 3 Shot of Poison Standout 3:31
  • 4 Hungry 4:54
  • 5 Gotta Let Go 3:55
  • 6 Close My Eyes Forever Standout 4:42
  • 7 Larger Than Life 3:53
  • 8 Only Women Bleed 6:01
  • 9 Playin’ With Fire 4:07
  • 10 Back to the Cave 4:02
  • 11 Lisa 4:44

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