Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing with emotional peaks raw energy for live settings acoustic interludes for reflective moments
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'The Rare, the Raw, and the Rest' is Thunder's first live album, showcasing their journey after the commercial peak of 'Laughing on Judgement Day'. At this point, the band was consolidating their status in the UK hard rock scene while experimenting with different formats and styles.
- If you like
- hard rock
The Rare, the Raw, and the Rest is an album by Thunder, released in 1999. Raw, electrifying hard rock anthems blend with acoustic interludes, capturing the band's dynamic essence. The album features live recordings that highlight Thunder's energetic performances and solidified their reputation as a formidable live act. It reached No. 19 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating their continued popularity and influence in the late '90s rock landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Rare, the Raw, and the Rest sound like?
Raw, electrifying hard rock anthems blend with acoustic interludes, capturing the band's dynamic essence. Rooted in hard rock.
What makes The Rare, the Raw, and the Rest by Thunder notable?
The album features live recordings that highlight Thunder's energetic performances and solidified their reputation as a formidable live act. It reached No. 19 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating their continued popularity and influence in the late '90s rock landscape. Released in 1999, 'The Rare, the Raw, and the Rest' is Thunder's first live album, showcasing their journey after the commercial peak of 'Laughing on Judgement Day'. At this point, the band was consolidating their status in the UK hard rock scene while experimenting with different formats and styles.
Who is The Rare, the Raw, and the Rest for?
The Rare, the Raw, and the Rest works well if you're into steady pacing with emotional peaks, raw energy for live settings and acoustic interludes for reflective moments.
How many songs are on The Rare, the Raw, and the Rest?
The Rare, the Raw, and the Rest has 16 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Girls Going Out of Her Head 4:19
- 2 Another Shot of Love (live) Standout 3:31
- 3 Baby I'll Be Gone 5:58
- 4 Stay With Me Standout 5:29
- 5 She's Like Ice 4:09
- 6 Bigger Than Both of Us 4:27
- 7 The Fire Is Gone 4:34
- 8 Stand Up (live Acoustic) 3:25
- 9 She's My Inspiration Standout 4:26
- 10 Move On 4:03
- 11 5:15 (live) 5:01
- 12 Future Train (2nd version) 4:23
- 13 Can't Get by on Love 4:40
- 14 Hand in a Glove 4:06
- 15 History in the Making 6:22
- 16 Between the Covers 5:00
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