Top tracks — play these first
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Executioner's Song — This track stands out for its driving rhythm and powerful chorus, encapsulating the album's themes of struggle and resilience. Its dynamic shifts between verses and choruses exemplify Loaded's songwriting prowess.
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We Win — The anthemic quality of this song makes it a rallying cry for perseverance, blending catchy melodies with potent lyrics that resonate with fans. It's a clear representation of the band's hard rock ethos.
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Cocaine — This cover showcases Loaded's ability to reinterpret classic rock while injecting their distinct style, offering a fresh take on a well-known anthem. The arrangement highlights both nostalgia and modernity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo driving energy
- raw introspection through gritty sound
- for reflective road trips
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Taking is Loaded's third studio album, following their 2009 release, Sick. By 2011, the band was solidifying their identity in the hard rock scene while navigating lineup changes that influenced their sound and direction. This album marked a continuation of their evolution as they sought to recapture the aggressive edge of their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Stone Temple Pilots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lords of Abbadon 3:25
- 2 Executioner's Song 3:36
- 3 Dead Skin 3:19
- 4 We Win 4:03
- 5 Easier Lying 4:04
- 6 She's an Anchor 3:21
- 7 Indian Summer 4:21
- 8 Wrecking Ball 3:26
- 9 King of the World 3:24
- 10 Cocaine 4:13
- 11 Your Name 3:18
- 12 Follow Me to Hell 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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