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The Naked Truth

Golden Earring · 1992

70 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant blend of classic rock and progressive textures, showcasing Golden Earring's enduring energy and musicianship.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Jangalene Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Mad Love’s Comin’ — This track encapsulates the album's fusion of emotional depth and rock energy, showcasing strong melodies and lyrical introspection that reflect the band's evolution.
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    Twilight Zone — Originally a hit for the band, this reworking emphasizes a darker atmosphere with driving rhythms, illustrating their ability to reinvent timeless classics.
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    Radar Love — Another iconic track reinterpreted here, it blends urgency with an infectious groove, reaffirming Golden Earring's status as rock innovators.
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    I Can’t Sleep Without You — This ballad highlights the band's softer side with heartfelt lyrics and melodic instrumentation, showcasing their versatility beyond hard rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks a successful return after a hiatus, showcasing the band's enduring energy.
Themes
midlife rock revival· dark atmospheric reimaginings
Career context
Released in 1992, The Naked Truth marked Golden Earring's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, Cut. At this point in their career, the band was shifting back into the spotlight, looking to reconnect with audiences while maintaining their signature sound that had evolved through the decades.
Stylistic neighbors
The Alan Parsons Project· UFO· Thin Lizzy

Tracklist

  • 1 Introduction 1:04
  • 2 Jangalene Start here 2:46
  • 3 Another 45 Miles 3:52
  • 4 Mad Love’s Comin’ 7:29
  • 5 Why Do I 4:24
  • 6 I Can’t Sleep Without You 3:27
  • 7 Weekend Love 2:40
  • 8 Vanilla Queen 4:46
  • 9 Twilight Zone 9:13
  • 10 One Shot Away From Paradise 3:58
  • 11 Long Blond Animal 5:22
  • 12 Pouring My Heart Out Again 4:18
  • 13 Radar Love 7:42
  • 14 Eight Miles High 4:42
  • 15 The Naked Truth 4:20

What to play next

Face It
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Face It

1994

Continues the energy and sound exploration with a fresh perspective.
Bloody Buccaneers
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Bloody Buccaneers

1991

Sets the stage with a similar vibrant rock sound leading into The Naked Truth.
Full Golden Earring discography Artists like Golden Earring
classic rock hard rock progressive rock

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Counterparts

Counterparts

Rush

Shares a vibrant blend of progressive textures and introspective themes on aging and connection.

It's Hard

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The Who

Explores similar midlife reflections with an energetic rock sound and darker atmospheric elements.

Brave

Brave

Marillion

Combines dark atmospheric reimaginings with a rich, melodic rock approach, echoing themes of personal struggle.

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