Stripped
Pretty Maids · 1993
38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal
A raw, acoustic-driven exploration of emotion that strips back the band's heavy metal roots to reveal poignant songwriting.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels intimate acoustic reflections emotional storytelling focus
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'Stripped' is Pretty Maids' fifth studio album and marks a significant departure from their hard rock sound. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Jump the Gun,' this record features more introspective and mellow arrangements, showcasing the band's versatility as they navigated a changing musical landscape.
- If you like
- hard rock, power metal, traditional heavy metal
Stripped is an album by Pretty Maids, released in 1993. A raw, acoustic-driven exploration of emotion that strips back the band's heavy metal roots to reveal poignant songwriting. The album received positive reviews for its refreshing acoustic interpretations, particularly noted by fans and critics for its emotional depth. It helped solidify Pretty Maids' reputation beyond heavy metal, appealing to a broader audience seeking heartfelt ballads during the early '90s musical shift. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stripped sound like?
A raw, acoustic-driven exploration of emotion that strips back the band's heavy metal roots to reveal poignant songwriting. Rooted in hard rock and power metal.
What makes Stripped by Pretty Maids notable?
The album received positive reviews for its refreshing acoustic interpretations, particularly noted by fans and critics for its emotional depth. It helped solidify Pretty Maids' reputation beyond heavy metal, appealing to a broader audience seeking heartfelt ballads during the early '90s musical shift. Released in 1993, 'Stripped' is Pretty Maids' fifth studio album and marks a significant departure from their hard rock sound. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Jump the Gun,' this record features more introspective and mellow arrangements, showcasing the band's versatility as they navigated a changing musical landscape.
Who is Stripped for?
Stripped works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, intimate acoustic reflections and emotional storytelling focus.
How many songs are on Stripped?
Stripped has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If It Ain't Gonna Change Standout 3:36
- 2 Please Don't Leave Me (acoustic version) Standout 3:22
- 3 In the Minds of the Young 4:13
- 4 Too Late, Too Loud 3:33
- 5 Say the Word 4:45
- 6 '39 Standout 3:19
- 7 Heartbeat From Heaven 3:53
- 8 How Does It Feel 4:26
- 9 I'll Be There 3:05
- 10 Savage Heart (piano version) 4:13
Release Date
January 1, 1993
Artist Origin
Denmark
Runtime
38 min 29 sec
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