The First Decade
April Wine · 1989
69 min · 18 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant retrospective blending hard rock anthems with melodic hooks that showcase April Wine's evolution over a decade.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with varied intensity
- nostalgic reflections on past
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for road trips
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike reflective, slower moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'The First Decade' is a compilation that marks a significant moment in April Wine's career, encapsulating their journey from their debut in 1971 through the late '80s. At this point, they had solidified their status as a leading Canadian rock band, following several successful albums like 'Nature of the Beast' and 'Power Play'. This album serves both as a celebration of their past hits and an introduction to new fans.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's a Pleasure to See You Again 2:48
- 2 Bad Side of the Moon 3:15
- 3 Drop Your Guns 3:38
- 4 Lady Run, Lady Hide 3:00
- 5 Electric Jewels 6:03
- 6 Cum Hear the Band 3:55
- 7 Slow Poke 3:48
- 8 The Whole World's Goin' Crazy 2:44
- 9 Lovin' You 3:38
- 10 Baby It's You 4:29
- 11 Somebody Like You 3:47
- 12 Am I in Love 3:23
- 13 Forever for Now 3:07
- 14 Wings of Love 4:54
- 15 Marjorie 3:48
- 16 Child's Garden 4:41
- 17 Mama Laye 4:19
- 18 Comin' Right Down on Top of Me 4:09
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