Some Enchanted Evening cover

Some Enchanted Evening

Blue Öyster Cult · 1978

37 min · 7 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock

A fusion of hard rock and progressive elements, featuring haunting melodies and electrifying guitar riffs.

Some Enchanted Evening is an album by Blue Öyster Cult, released in 1978. A fusion of hard rock and progressive elements, featuring haunting melodies and electrifying guitar riffs. 'Some Enchanted Evening' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and featuring some of the band's most popular songs. The album showcases a blend of live performances that captured the energy of their shows and contributed to their legacy in hard rock and heavy metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Some Enchanted Evening sound like?

A fusion of hard rock and progressive elements, featuring haunting melodies and electrifying guitar riffs. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes Some Enchanted Evening by Blue Öyster Cult notable?

'Some Enchanted Evening' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and featuring some of the band's most popular songs. The album showcases a blend of live performances that captured the energy of their shows and contributed to their legacy in hard rock and heavy metal. Released on September 13, 1978, 'Some Enchanted Evening' is Blue Öyster Cult's first live album, following their successful studio releases including 'Agents of Fortune.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the rock scene, particularly with hits like '(Don't Fear) The Reaper' gaining significant traction.

How many songs are on Some Enchanted Evening?

Some Enchanted Evening has 7 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·37:57

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 R.U. Ready 2 Rock 6:07
  • 2 E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) Standout 5:16
  • 3 Astronomy 8:27
  • 4 Kick Out the Jams 3:07
  • 5 Godzilla Standout 4:08
  • 6 (Don't Fear) The Reaper Standout 6:09
  • 7 We Gotta Get Out of This Place 4:40

Release Date

September 13, 1978

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

37 min 57 sec