Whitesnake
Whitesnake · 1987
42 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · blues rock
Explosive guitar riffs intertwined with powerful vocals create a quintessential hard rock experience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout explosive riffs for driving energy sing-along choruses with friends
- Context
- By the time 'Whitesnake' was released in April 1987, the band had achieved significant success with their prior album, 'Slide It In.' This self-titled album marked a commercial peak for Whitesnake, propelling them into mainstream rock stardom and solidifying their presence in the late '80s rock scene.
- If you like
- hard rock, blues rock
- What next
- Slip of the Tongue — Continues with powerful vocals and guitar-driven sound, expanding on the 1987 energy.
Whitesnake is an album by Whitesnake, released in 1987. Explosive guitar riffs intertwined with powerful vocals create a quintessential hard rock experience. The album reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and included several hits that became staples of rock radio. Notably, 'Here I Go Again' won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance and has been covered extensively, influencing countless artists and bands in the hard rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Whitesnake sound like?
Explosive guitar riffs intertwined with powerful vocals create a quintessential hard rock experience. Rooted in hard rock and blues rock. Start with "Crying in the Rain".
Is Whitesnake a good place to start with Whitesnake?
Yes, Whitesnake is recommended as a starting point for new Whitesnake listeners. Explosive guitar riffs intertwined with powerful vocals create a quintessential hard rock experience. By the time 'Whitesnake' was released in April 1987, the band had achieved significant success with their prior album, 'Slide It In.' This self-titled album marked a commercial peak for Whitesnake, propelling them into mainstream rock stardom and solidifying their presence in the late '80s rock scene.
Who is Whitesnake for?
Whitesnake works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, explosive riffs for driving energy and sing-along choruses with friends.
How many songs are on Whitesnake?
Whitesnake has 9 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Crying in the Rain.
- 1 Crying in the Rain Start here 5:37
- 2 Bad Boys 4:08
- 3 Still of the Night 6:41
- 4 Here I Go Again Standout 4:35
- 5 Give Me All Your Love 3:30
- 6 Is This Love Standout 4:45
- 7 Children of the Night 4:24
- 8 Straight for the Heart 3:40
- 9 Don’t Turn Away 5:11
Release Date
April 7, 1987
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
42 min 32 sec
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