Released 30 years ago
The Rock
John Entwistle · 1996
42 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant blend of hard rock and power pop, layered with Entwistle's signature bass-driven melodies and sardonic lyrical wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stranger in a Strange Land — This opening track introduces the album's themes of isolation and disconnection through its engaging melody and insightful lyrics. It perfectly embodies Entwistle's knack for marrying introspective storytelling with catchy hooks.
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Love Doesn't Last — With its poignant exploration of fleeting relationships, this song features powerful vocal delivery and intricate bass lines that showcase Entwistle's musicality. It's a standout moment that highlights his capability as both a songwriter and performer.
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Life After Love — This track stands out for its reflective take on moving forward after heartbreak, intertwining thoughtful lyrics with dynamic instrumentation. It encapsulates the album's overall tone of resilience amidst emotional challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and distinct bass work, but its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of bass-driven melodies, with Entwistle's playing often taking the lead over guitar riffs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the power pop elements while maintaining a hard rock foundation.
- The lyrical themes often blend humor and introspection, with a notable shift in tone between upbeat tracks and more reflective ones.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stranger in a Strange Land 4:29
- 2 Love Doesn't Last 3:38
- 3 Suzie 4:28
- 4 Bridges Under the Water 4:03
- 5 Heartache 5:05
- 6 Billy 3:45
- 7 Life After Love 4:19
- 8 Hurricane 4:23
- 9 Too Much Too Soon 3:30
- 10 Last Song 3:54
- 11 Country Hurricane 0:43
- 12 Casualty
- 13 Light in the Dark
- 14 Break Your Heart
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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