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Watch the Red

The Angels · 1983

95 min · 25 tracks · hard rock

A gritty fusion of hard rock energy and punk attitude, full of raw guitar riffs and anthemic choruses.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Live Lady Live Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    No Sleep in Hell — This track exemplifies the band's hard-hitting sound with its driving rhythms and darkly evocative lyrics that explore themes of existential dread.
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    Shoot It Up — With its infectious energy and catchy chorus, this song showcases The Angels' knack for combining melodic hooks with raw rock intensity.
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    Watch the Red — The title track stands out for its anthemic quality and powerful instrumentation, encapsulating the album's rebellious spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy party igniter
  • short bursts of intensity
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks
  • catchy anthems for group sing-alongs
  • dynamic pacing with surprises

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer long, immersive experiences
  • seek deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified The Angels' reputation in the Australian rock scene.
Themes
Australian rock rebellion· darkly evocative lyrics· raw guitar energy
Career context
By 1983, The Angels were solidifying their presence in the Australian rock scene with 'Watch the Red', their fifth studio album. This release came after their successful albums 'Face to Face' and 'No Exit', marking a pivotal moment as they sought to expand their sound and reach a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors
AC/DC· Rose Tattoo· Motörhead
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Live Lady Live Start here 3:12
  • 2 Eat City 3:23
  • 3 Shoot It Up 3:30
  • 4 Easy Prey 3:41
  • 5 Bow Wow 2:22
  • 6 No Sleep in Hell 5:34
  • 7 Watch the Red 5:02
  • 8 The Zoo / Name Droping 3:58
  • 9 Stand Up 3:15
  • 10 Is That You 3:37
  • 11 Stay Away 4:31
  • 12 Breakdown 4:27
  • 13 Take It on the Run 3:48
  • 14 Say What 5:14
  • 15 Live Lady Live, Part 2 4:34
  • 16 Let Me In 6:03

Disc 2

  • 1 Don't Wanna Be No More (In My Life) 4:46
  • 2 Never Know My Name 0:36
  • 3 How Long Can I? 1:57
  • 4 Name Dropping 0:48
  • 5 The Zoo 3:56
  • 6 Bow Wow 1:55
  • 7 Where's Doc? 4:12
  • 8 Electric Drill (Don't Do It Honey) 4:23
  • 9 Stay Away 6:13

What to play next

Two Minute Warning
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Two Minute Warning

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Night Attack

1981

Precedes Watch the Red, sharing a similar raw rock vibe.
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