What does Whatever You Want sound like?

A raucous blend of boogie rock and hard-hitting riffs, driven by infectious hooks and lively rhythms. Rooted in hard rock and classic rock. Start with "Whatever You Want".

Is Whatever You Want a good place to start with Status Quo?

Yes, Whatever You Want is recommended as a starting point for new Status Quo listeners. A raucous blend of boogie rock and hard-hitting riffs, driven by infectious hooks and lively rhythms. Released in October 1979, Whatever You Want marked Status Quo's tenth studio album, solidifying their status as stalwarts of the UK rock scene. This album came after the commercial success of their previous work, Just Supposin', and showcased the band's continued evolution while maintaining their signature sound.

Who is Whatever You Want for?

Whatever You Want works well if you're into catchy hooks and melodies, dynamic emotional journeys and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on Whatever You Want?

Whatever You Want has 16 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

Released 47 years ago this October

Whatever You Want

Status Quo · 1979

62 min · 16 tracks · hard rock

A raucous blend of boogie rock and hard-hitting riffs, driven by infectious hooks and lively rhythms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Whatever You Want Start here — The title track perfectly encapsulates the band's boogie rock essence with its catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm, becoming one of their most recognizable anthems.
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Living on an Island — This track exemplifies Status Quo's ability to merge storytelling with infectious melodies, capturing a carefree spirit that resonates throughout the album.
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Who Asked You — With its driving beat and sharp lyrics, this song showcases the band's knack for blending humor and social commentary within a rock framework.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid rock songwriting but lacks cohesion due to its inclusion of demos.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, with the title track leading into a series of lively rock anthems.
Several songs feature prominent guitar riffs that are repeated throughout, creating a sense of familiarity and catchiness.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

catchy hooks and melodies
dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
energetic workout motivation

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Status Quo's mainstream appeal and reached number one in the UK.
Career context: Released in October 1979, Whatever You Want marked Status Quo's tenth studio album, solidifying their status as stalwarts of the UK rock scene. This album came after the commercial success of their previous work, Just Supposin', and showcased the band's continued evolution while maintaining their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors: The Who· AC/DC· Foghat