Hard Line

by The Blasters

Hard Line cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Slash
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:51
  • Community rating: 3.36/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Representing the final studio album to feature the original lineup, this release found the legendary Los Angeles roots-rockers attempting to integrate a slightly more polished, contemporary sheen. 'Hard Line' pairs their fiery, high-energy rockabilly and R&B influences with slicker production, even including a track penned by heartland rock contemporary John Mellencamp. Deepening tensions between the Alvin brothers over this stylistic shift led to chief songwriter Dave Alvin's departure shortly afterward.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Trouble Bound (3:48)
  2. Just Another Sunday (4:17)
  3. Hey, Girl (3:10)
  4. Dark Night (3:48)
  5. Little Honey (3:37)
  6. Samson And Delilah (3:46)
  7. Colored Lights (3:25)
  8. Help You Dream (3:40)
  9. Common Man (3:43)
  10. Rock And Roll Will Stand (2:37)

Credits

  • The Blasters - primary artist
  • John Bazz - bass guitar
  • Bill Bateman - drums
  • Dave Alvin - lead guitar
  • Gene Taylor - piano
  • Phil Alvin - vocals, guitar
  • John Cougar Mellencamp - written-by

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