You're Gonna Get It!
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers · 1978
29 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of heartland rock and Southern influences, brimming with jangly guitars and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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You're Gonna Get It — The title track showcases a punchy rhythm paired with confident lyrics, encapsulating the album's overall energy while highlighting Petty's knack for memorable hooks.
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Listen to Her Heart — This song features a compelling narrative about communication in relationships, underlined by an infectious melody that became one of Petty's early hits.
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I Need to Know — With its driving beat and urgent vocal delivery, this track exemplifies the band’s signature sound and has remained a fan favorite throughout Petty's career.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances, solidifying Petty's early rock identity.
What we noticed
- Most songs are structured with a clear verse-chorus format, allowing for anthemic sing-along moments that engage the listener.
- Several tracks include prominent backing harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the overall melodic appeal.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- upbeat tracks for road trips
- quick bursts of catchy energy
- sing-along anthems with friends
- nostalgic vibes for sunny days
- consistent flow for easy listening
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced reflective moments
- long, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1978, You're Gonna Get It! was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' second studio album, following their successful self-titled debut in 1976. At this point in his career, Petty was beginning to solidify his reputation as a major player in the rock scene, building on the momentum gained from hits like 'Breakdown' and 'American Girl.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· The Eagles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When the Time Comes 2:48
- 2 You’re Gonna Get It 3:00
- 3 Hurt 3:20
- 4 Magnolia 3:01
- 5 Too Much Ain’t Enough 2:58
- 6 I Need to Know 2:26
- 7 Listen to Her Heart 3:04
- 8 No Second Thoughts 2:41
- 9 Restless 3:22
- 10 Baby’s a Rock ’n’ Roller 2:53
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