Undercover Animal cover

Undercover Animal

Steeler · 1988

39 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

A gritty blend of heavy metal riffs and anthemic choruses that echo the spirit of late '80s rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    (I’ll Be) Hunter or Hunted — This opening track sets the tone with driving guitar riffs and an empowering message about resilience, embodying the album's overall energy.
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    Undercover Animal — The title track combines catchy hooks with a relentless rhythm, showcasing Steeler's ability to craft memorable anthems while maintaining a heavy edge.
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    Hard Breaks — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between melodic verses and powerful choruses, illustrating the band's versatility within the heavy metal framework.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Criminal

    The narrative confronts societal norms directly, reflecting a rebellious stance against authority.

    This direct confrontation serves as a cathartic release in the song, enhancing its defiant character against conventional expectations.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 (I’ll Be) Hunter or Hunted 3:39
  • 2 Undercover Animal 4:51
  • 3 Shadow in the Redlight 4:23
  • 4 Hard Breaks 3:49
  • 5 Criminal 3:56
  • 6 Rely on Rock 4:17
  • 7 Stand Tall 3:28
  • 8 The Deeper the Night 5:10
  • 9 Knock Me Out 3:15
  • 10 Bad to the Bone 2:40

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