Top tracks — play these first
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Under the Influence — The title track sets the tone with a powerful riff and engaging lyrics about life's challenges, embodying the band's classic hard rock style.
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Heard It Through the Grapevine — This cover showcases Foghat's ability to reinterpret classic songs with their signature blues-rock flair, breathing new life into a well-known hit.
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Slow Ride — 'Slow Ride' remains one of Foghat’s most recognizable tracks; its inclusion serves as a nostalgic reminder of their past hits while highlighting their live performance energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for casual listening
- gritty energy for road trips
- gradual climax through the album
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — A strong release after a long hiatus, showcasing continued vitality in their sound.
- Career context
- By the time 'Under the Influence' was released in 2016, Foghat was celebrating over four decades in music since their formation in 1971. This album marked their first studio release in nearly a decade, following the 2005 album 'Long Way to Go', and showcased their enduring sound while introducing new elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ted Nugent· Blue Öyster Cult· Montrose
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Under the Influence 4:29
- 2 Knock It Off 4:16
- 3 Ghost 3:20
- 4 She’s Got a Ring in His Nose 3:59
- 5 Upside of Lonely 4:33
- 6 Heard It Through the Grapevine 4:22
- 7 Made Up My Mind 3:14
- 8 Hot Mama 3:35
- 9 Heart Gone Cold 4:28
- 10 Honey Do List 4:45
- 11 All Because of You 4:58
- 12 Slow Ride 7:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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