What makes Trixter by Trixter notable?

The album peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard 200, showcasing its commercial success during the height of glam metal popularity. Additionally, Trixter's sound captured the essence of a generation, influencing subsequent artists in the hard rock genre and featuring prominently on MTV during its heyday. Trixter's self-titled debut album marked their entry into the glam metal scene just as the genre was reaching its commercial peak. Released in January 1990, it set the stage for the band's rise alongside contemporaries like Poison and Bon Jovi, capturing the vibrant energy of the time.

Trixter works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, catchy hooks and melodies and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Trixter?

Trixter has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Trixter

Trixter · 1990

56 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

Glamorous riffs and catchy choruses entwine with youthful exuberance, defining the sound of early '90s hard rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Line of Fire — This opening track features anthemic hooks and powerful guitar riffs that immediately encapsulate Trixter's energetic style and lyrical themes of defiance.
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Surrender — The song combines introspective lyrics with a soaring chorus, illustrating the band's ability to blend emotional depth with commercial appeal.
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Give It to Me Good — This track stands out for its infectious melody and party-ready vibe, epitomizing the carefree spirit of late '80s glam rock.
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You'll Never See Me Cryin' — With its heartfelt lyrics and melodic structure, this song showcases Trixter's range beyond typical glam tropes, adding emotional weight to their catalog.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album captures the glam metal sound with energetic tracks but lacks standout compositions that elevate it.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature high-energy guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a consistent upbeat tempo.
Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the sing-along quality typical of glam metal.

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

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, consistent energy levels
catchy hooks and melodies
dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context: Trixter's self-titled debut album marked their entry into the glam metal scene just as the genre was reaching its commercial peak. Released in January 1990, it set the stage for the band's rise alongside contemporaries like Poison and Bon Jovi, capturing the vibrant energy of the time.
Stylistic neighbors: Danger Danger· FireHouse· Warrant

Tracklist

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

1 Line of Fire 4:39
2 Heart of Steel 4:11
3 One in a Million 5:05
4 Surrender 5:50
5 Give It to Me Good 3:30
6 Only Young Once 5:42
7 Bad Girl 4:25
8 Always a Victim 4:13
9 Play Rough 4:12
10 You'll Never See Me Cryin' 5:00
11 Ride the Whip 5:07
12 On and On 5:00

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