Time Bomb cover

Time Bomb

Buckcherry · 2001

57 min · 16 tracks · hard rock

Hard-hitting riffs and gritty vocals collide in a raw, unapologetic celebration of rock and roll excess.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its commercial performance, peaking at No. 109 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also featured the hit single 'Lit Up,' which became synonymous with the band's party-hard image and helped bolster their standing in the early 2000s rock revival.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing throughout raw, energetic listening sessions
Context
Released in 2001, 'Time Bomb' was Buckcherry's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and the more polished 'Time Bomb' album. At this point, the band was navigating a transitional phase after gaining significant attention from their earlier work, trying to solidify their identity within the hard rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Myles Kennedy· Mötley Crüe· Crush 40

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Frontside 3:24
  • 2 Ridin’ Standout 3:40
  • 3 Time Bomb Standout 4:09
  • 4 Porno Star Standout 3:20
  • 5 Place in the Sun 3:07
  • 6 (Segue) Helpless 4:50
  • 7 Underneath 2:38
  • 8 Slit My Wrists 4:00
  • 9 Whiskey in the Morning 2:29
  • 10 You 4:04
  • 11 Slamin’ 2:58
  • 12 Fall 2:42
  • 13 Lit Up (live version) 5:15
  • 14 Fastback 69 (live version) 3:48
  • 15 Good Things (studio version) 2:59
  • 16 Open My Eyes 3:36

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