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The Collection

Steppenwolf · 2003

79 min · 19 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock

A powerful blend of acid rock and blues-infused hard rock that encapsulates the spirit of the 1960s and 70s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • for road trip energy
  • nostalgic vibes of freedom
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • engaging mix of intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid long listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'The Collection' comes at a time when Steppenwolf was celebrating its legacy, following a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album in 1990. This compilation gathers their most iconic tracks from the late 1960s and early 1970s, serving both as a retrospective and a way to introduce new listeners to their influential sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Born to Be Wild 3:29
  • 2 Rock Me 3:32
  • 3 Magic Carpet Ride 4:26
  • 4 Faster Than the Speed of Life 3:13
  • 5 Hey Lawdy Mama 2:56
  • 6 Tenderness 4:55
  • 7 Screaming Night Hog 3:15
  • 8 Earschplittenloudenboomer 5:00
  • 9 I'm Movin On 3:09
  • 10 Children of the Night 4:43
  • 11 Twisted 5:06
  • 12 Rock 'n' Roll Rebels 3:51
  • 13 The Ostrich 5:44
  • 14 Straight Shootin' Woman 4:03
  • 15 It's Never Too Late 3:01
  • 16 Live Your Life 4:13
  • 17 Hippo Stomp 5:38
  • 18 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 3:42
  • 19 The Pusher 5:50

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