12 Gold Bars
Status Quo · 1980
46 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · classic rock · boogie rock
A spirited collection of anthemic rock tracks packed with infectious energy and boogie rhythms.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- spirited anthems for celebration steady energy for road trips infectious rhythms for dancing
- Context
- By the time '12 Gold Bars' was released in 1980, Status Quo had already established themselves as a leading band in the UK rock scene, following their breakthrough album 'Quo' in 1974. This compilation showcased their most popular hits, solidifying their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s while also providing a bridge for new listeners to their extensive catalog.
- If you like
- hard rock, classic rock, boogie rock
12 Gold Bars is an album by Status Quo, released in 1980. A spirited collection of anthemic rock tracks packed with infectious energy and boogie rhythms. The album peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and remains one of Status Quo's most commercially successful releases. Its blend of classic hits like 'Rockin' All Over the World' and 'Down Down' not only defined the band's sound but also cemented their legacy within the boogie rock genre, influencing numerous acts in the years that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 12 Gold Bars sound like?
A spirited collection of anthemic rock tracks packed with infectious energy and boogie rhythms. Rooted in hard rock and classic rock.
What makes 12 Gold Bars by Status Quo notable?
The album peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and remains one of Status Quo's most commercially successful releases. Its blend of classic hits like 'Rockin' All Over the World' and 'Down Down' not only defined the band's sound but also cemented their legacy within the boogie rock genre, influencing numerous acts in the years that followed. By the time '12 Gold Bars' was released in 1980, Status Quo had already established themselves as a leading band in the UK rock scene, following their breakthrough album 'Quo' in 1974. This compilation showcased their most popular hits, solidifying their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s while also providing a bridge for new listeners to their extensive catalog.
Who is 12 Gold Bars for?
12 Gold Bars works well if you're into spirited anthems for celebration, steady energy for road trips and infectious rhythms for dancing.
How many songs are on 12 Gold Bars?
12 Gold Bars has 12 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rockin’ All Over the World Standout 3:33
- 2 Down Down Standout 3:50
- 3 Caroline Standout 3:43
- 4 Paper Plane 2:56
- 5 Break the Rules 3:39
- 6 Again and Again 3:41
- 7 Mystery Song 3:58
- 8 Roll Over Lay Down 5:42
- 9 Rain 4:34
- 10 Wild Side of Life 3:16
- 11 Whatever You Want 4:02
- 12 Living on an Island 3:47
Release Date
January 1, 1980
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
46 min 46 sec
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