The Whole World's Goin' Crazy
April Wine · 1976
34 min · 9 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant blend of hard rock and melodic hooks that captures the essence of mid-'70s Canadian rock.
Why this album works
This album is significant for showcasing April Wine's growing popularity, as it reached number 12 on the Canadian charts. Its title track became a notable anthem reflecting societal concerns of the era and contributed to the band's reputation for addressing contemporary issues through music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout sing-along anthems for gatherings feel-good vibes for road trips
- Context
- Released in 1976, 'The Whole World's Goin' Crazy' marked April Wine's fourth studio album, following their successful project 'On Record' from 1975. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the rock scene, refining their sound while expanding their lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Sarah McLachlan· The Tragically Hip· Gordon Lightfoot· Bruce Cockburn· Loverboy· Glass Tiger· Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gimmie Love Standout 4:00
- 2 So Bad Standout 3:26
- 3 Wings of Love 4:51
- 4 We Can Be More Than We Are 3:29
- 5 Rock n’ Roll Woman 3:44
- 6 Shotdown 3:39
- 7 Like a Lover Like a Song 5:12
- 8 Kick Willy Rd. 3:32
- 9 The Whole World’s Goin’ Crazy Standout 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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