Transistor
TNT · 1999
42 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
Melodic hard rock intertwines with glam metal aesthetics, creating an energetic yet introspective soundscape.
Transistor is an album by TNT, released in 1999. Melodic hard rock intertwines with glam metal aesthetics, creating an energetic yet introspective soundscape. The album showcased TNT's resilience and adaptability, charting at number 35 on the Norwegian Albums Chart and marking their continued presence in the heavy metal scene despite changing trends. Critics noted its melodic hooks and lyrical maturity, solidifying TNT's reputation as stalwarts of the glam metal genre during a time when it faced declining popularity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Transistor sound like?
Melodic hard rock intertwines with glam metal aesthetics, creating an energetic yet introspective soundscape. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Transistor by TNT notable?
The album showcased TNT's resilience and adaptability, charting at number 35 on the Norwegian Albums Chart and marking their continued presence in the heavy metal scene despite changing trends. Critics noted its melodic hooks and lyrical maturity, solidifying TNT's reputation as stalwarts of the glam metal genre during a time when it faced declining popularity. Released in 1999, 'Transistor' was TNT's fifth studio album, coming after the band's acclaimed 'Tell No Tales' (1987) and a significant lineup change. The band was navigating a transitional period in the late '90s, attempting to reinvent their sound amidst a shifting musical landscape dominated by grunge and alternative rock.
How many songs are on Transistor?
Transistor has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Just Like God Standout 3:56
- 2 Wide Awake 3:26
- 3 No Such Thing 4:00
- 4 Crashing Down Standout 3:39
- 5 Fantasia Española 4:47
- 6 Because I Love You 4:36
- 7 The Whole You're Inn 4:01
- 8 Mousetrap 3:02
- 9 Into Pieces Standout 4:10
- 10 Under My Pillow 4:26
- 11 No Guarantees 2:33
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Runtime
42 min 40 sec
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