Pound for Pound

Anvil · 1988

36 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

Raw riffs and gritty vocals collide in a relentless display of heavy metal energy.

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Pound for Pound is an album by Anvil, released in 1988. Raw riffs and gritty vocals collide in a relentless display of heavy metal energy. Though not a commercial success, 'Pound for Pound' is notable for its critical reception, often being praised for its authenticity in the face of changing trends. The album showcased Anvil's resilience in the heavy metal scene and has since influenced various bands within the genre, emphasizing rawness over polish. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Pound for Pound sound like?

Raw riffs and gritty vocals collide in a relentless display of heavy metal energy. Rooted in heavy metal.

What makes Pound for Pound by Anvil notable?

Though not a commercial success, 'Pound for Pound' is notable for its critical reception, often being praised for its authenticity in the face of changing trends. The album showcased Anvil's resilience in the heavy metal scene and has since influenced various bands within the genre, emphasizing rawness over polish. By the time of 'Pound for Pound,' Anvil was navigating the heavy metal landscape after their 1982 breakthrough album, 'Metal on Metal.' This third studio release came during a phase marked by increased competition and evolving musical tastes in the late '80s, pushing the band to solidify their sound amidst rising thrash and glam metal movements.

How many songs are on Pound for Pound?

Pound for Pound has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.