The Tale of the Tape
Billy Squier · 1980
42 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · arena rock
Energetic arena rock anthems fused with catchy hooks and Squier’s distinctive vocal style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic sing-along anthems
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- catchy hooks for repeated listens
- for driving playlists
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1980, 'The Tale of the Tape' was Billy Squier's debut album, introducing the world to his signature blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities. At this point, Squier was transitioning from a relatively unknown artist to a promising figure in the rock scene, eager to carve out his niche.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Survivor· Journey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Big Beat 3:39
- 2 Calley Oh 4:09
- 3 Rich Kid 4:41
- 4 Like I'm Lovin' You 3:11
- 5 Who Knows What a Love Can Do 3:42
- 6 You Should Be High, Love 4:21
- 7 Who's Your Boyfriend 3:37
- 8 The Music's All Right 5:50
- 9 Young Girls 4:12
- 10 The Music's All Right (Original Acoustic Demo) 3:50
- 11 Young Girls (Abbreviated Acoustic Demo) 1:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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