Rock the Nations

by Saxon

Rock the Nations cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 October 1986
  • Label: EMI
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:18:30
  • Community rating: 2.58/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Elton John, Paul Quinn, Paul Johnson, Graham Oliver, Biff Byford, Gary Lyons, Nigel Glockler

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Attempting to recapture their earlier gritty momentum, the veteran NWOBHM act delivered a straightforward, anthemic set. The project notably features Elton John playing piano on two tracks, adding a unique textural contrast to the band's traditional driving riffs.

Genres

Descriptors: party, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Rock the Nations (4:40)
  2. Battle Cry (5:26)
  3. Waiting for the Night (4:47)
  4. We Came Here to Rock (4:21)
  5. You Ain't No Angel (5:29)
  6. Running Hot (3:36)
  7. Party Til You Puke (3:26)
  8. Empty Promises (4:10)
  9. Northern Lady (4:43)
  10. Chase the Fade - B-side (2:30)
  11. Waiting for the Night - 7'' Version (4:11)
  12. Northern Lady - 7'' Version (3:53)
  13. Everybody Up - Live (3:35)
  14. Dallas 1PM - Live in Madrid - B-side of Northern Lady (6:32)
  15. Power and the Glory - Live at the Reading Festival (7:07)
  16. Rock the Nations - Live at the Reading Festival (5:22)
  17. Waiting for the Night - Live at the Reading Festival (4:33)

Credits

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