What does Together sound like?

A vibrant blend of hard rock and progressive elements, intertwined with reflective lyrics and melodic hooks. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock. Start with "All Day Watcher".

Is Together a good place to start with Golden Earring?

Yes, Together is recommended as a starting point for new Golden Earring listeners. A vibrant blend of hard rock and progressive elements, intertwined with reflective lyrics and melodic hooks. Released in June 1972, Together marked Golden Earring's fifth studio album, solidifying their place in the international rock scene following the success of their previous album, Eight Miles High. This record came during a prolific period for the band, as they were transitioning from their early Nederbeat roots towards a more diverse sound that incorporated influences from progressive rock.

Together works well if you're into steady mid-tempo journey, engaging narrative flow and thoughtful afternoon listening.

How many songs are on Together?

Together has 8 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Together

Golden Earring · 1972

39 min · 8 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant blend of hard rock and progressive elements, intertwined with reflective lyrics and melodic hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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All Day Watcher Start here — Opening the album with an infectious groove, this track showcases the band's knack for blending catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics about observation and existence.
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Brother Wind — This seven-minute epic stands out for its expansive arrangement and introspective lyrics, creating a sonic journey that encapsulates the essence of the album's themes.
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Avalanche of Love — With its driving rhythm and passionate vocals, this track highlights the band's ability to combine hard rock energy with emotional depth, making it a memorable moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends hard rock with progressive elements, showcasing strong instrumentation and reflective lyrics.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong guitar riff in 'All Day Watcher' that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first four tracks.
Tracks like 'Brother Wind' and 'From Heaven From Hell' incorporate progressive rock elements, featuring extended instrumental sections and shifts in tempo.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo journey
engaging narrative flow
thoughtful afternoon listening
vibrant energy with depth

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified their international reputation after prior success.
Career context: Released in June 1972, Together marked Golden Earring's fifth studio album, solidifying their place in the international rock scene following the success of their previous album, Eight Miles High. This record came during a prolific period for the band, as they were transitioning from their early Nederbeat roots towards a more diverse sound that incorporated influences from progressive rock.
Stylistic neighbors: The Alan Parsons Project· UFO· Thin Lizzy