Tour de Force
38 Special · 1984
36 min · 9 tracks · Southern rock
A vibrant blend of Southern rock energy and polished production, capturing the essence of 1980s arena rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- nostalgic reflections on relationships
- background for social gatherings
- feel-good energy for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking experimental soundscapes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1984, 'Tour de Force' was the fifth studio album by 38 Special, following their breakthrough with 'Wild-Eyed Southern Boys.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and achieving greater commercial success, building on earlier hits to reach a wider audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Allman Brothers Band· Blackfoot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I’d Been the One 3:56
- 2 Back Where You Belong 4:30
- 3 One Time for Old Times 4:32
- 4 See Me in Your Eyes 3:54
- 5 Twentieth Century Fox 3:46
- 6 Long Distance Affair 3:57
- 7 I Oughta Let Go 3:59
- 8 One of the Lonely Ones 4:01
- 9 Undercover Lover 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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