What makes The Good the Bad the Waysted by Waysted notable?

The album gained attention for its energetic sound and catchy songwriting, helping to solidify Waysted's place in the early '80s hard rock scene. It featured tracks that received significant airplay and contributed to the band's reputation, although they never achieved mainstream success comparable to some of their peers. Released in January 1983, The Good the Bad the Waysted was Waysted's debut album, coming after their formation in 1982. At this point, the band was establishing their identity within the burgeoning new wave of British heavy metal scene, aiming to carve a niche alongside contemporaries like Motörhead and Iron Maiden.

How many songs are on The Good the Bad the Waysted?

The Good the Bad the Waysted has 9 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

The Good the Bad the Waysted

Waysted · 1983

39 min · 9 tracks · hard rock

A raucous blend of hard rock grit and melodic hooks, capturing the exuberance of early '80s British rock.

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Hang ’em High — Opening with a powerful riff and anthemic chorus, this track sets the tone for the album’s raw energy and showcases the band's hard rock credentials.
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Heaven Tonight — This song stands out with its catchy melody and sing-along quality, reflecting the band’s ability to blend hooks with harder rock elements.
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Dead on Your Legs — With its driving beat and clever lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's gritty yet playful attitude, making it an essential listen from the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic songwriting and solid performances typical of early '80s hard rock.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining this intensity through the first five songs.
Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that are interwoven with melodic choruses, creating a dynamic contrast.
The final three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, allowing for more introspective moments before concluding with a raucous finish.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Hang ’em High 5:19
2 Hi Ho My Baby 3:30
3 Heaven Tonight 4:26
4 Manuel 5:12
5 Dead on Your Legs 4:40
6 Rolling Out the Dice 3:36
7 Land That’s Lost the Love 4:35
8 Crazy ’Bout the Stuff 5:25
9 Around and Around 3:14

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