Released 40 years ago
Wants You!
Rough Cutt · 1986
37 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A high-energy blend of glam metal and hard rock, packed with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad Reputation — This track showcases the band's signature sound with infectious energy and a rebellious spirit that encapsulates the glam metal ethos of the era.
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Rock the USA — An anthem celebrating American pride, this song features an upbeat tempo and catchy chorus that exemplify the band's ability to create party-ready tracks.
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You Wanna Be a Star — This track highlights the band's knack for storytelling through its lyrics about ambition in the music industry, paired with a memorable melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances typical of its genre but lacks standout tracks that elevate it.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first five songs before slowing down slightly in the latter half.
- Each song features prominent guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, often employing call-and-response vocal patterns to engage listeners.
- The production is polished, with layered harmonies and a strong emphasis on rhythm, particularly in the drumming and bass lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock the USA 2:59
- 2 Bad Reputation 3:48
- 3 Don't Settle for Less 2:33
- 4 Hot 'n' Heavy 4:49
- 5 Take a Chance 4:08
- 6 We Like It Loud 3:59
- 7 Double Trouble 3:48
- 8 You Wanna Be a Star 2:44
- 9 Let 'em Talk 3:36
- 10 The Night Cries Out (For You) 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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