You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll
Twisted Sister · 1983
47 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · glam metal
Anthemic glam metal riffs and rallying cries power a defiant celebration of rock's enduring spirit.
Why this album works
'You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll' solidified Twisted Sister's place in the glam metal genre, receiving significant airplay and chart success, peaking at No. 20 on the Billboard 200. The album's title track became an anthem for fans and showcased the band's rebellious spirit during a time when heavy metal was becoming increasingly popular in mainstream culture.
- Best for
- steady anthems for group sing-alongs defiant energy for road trips uplifting power during workouts
- Context
- Released on May 1, 1983, 'You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll' was Twisted Sister's second studio album following their debut, 'Under the Blade.' At this point in their career, the band was gaining momentum, having established themselves in the burgeoning heavy metal scene and developing their signature theatrical style. This album set the stage for their eventual mainstream breakthrough with 'Stay Hungry' later that year.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Ozzy Osbourne· Mötley Crüe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Kids Are Back Standout 3:16
- 2 Like a Knife in the Back 3:03
- 3 Ride to Live, Live to Ride 4:04
- 4 I Am (I’m Me) Standout 3:34
- 5 The Power and the Glory 4:20
- 6 We’re Gonna Make It 3:44
- 7 I’ve Had Enough 4:02
- 8 I’ll Take You Alive 3:08
- 9 You’re Not Alone (Suzette’s Song) 4:02
- 10 You Can’t Stop Rock ’n’ Roll Standout 4:40
- 11 One Man Woman 3:09
- 12 Four Barrel Heart of Love 3:04
- 13 Feel the Power 3:12
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