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Straight Shooter (Bad Company album)

by Bad Company

Released: March 28, 1975

Arena rock, hard rock, blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Straight Shooter" is the second studio album by British rock band Bad Company. Renowned for its hard rock and blues rock genre, the album features eight sensational tracks. Bad Company was formed in 1973 composing of members from Free, Mott the Hoople, and King Crimson.

Inside the Recording

Released in March 1975, it was recorded at Clearwell Castle in Gloucestershire, England.

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Interesting Facts

They were one of the first bands signed…

They were one of the first bands signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song record label.

The band is known for their raw, straightforward…

The band is known for their raw, straightforward blues-rock sound.

With the release of "Straight Shooter," they further…

With the release of "Straight Shooter," they further solidified their unique sound and position in the industry.

This album truly fits its title, "Straight Shooter,"…

This album truly fits its title, "Straight Shooter," delivering an unfiltered and unadulterated music experience to the listeners.

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It showcases distinguished works such as "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Good Lovin' Gone Bad," which became flagship songs of the band, making remarkable positions in the music charts during the period. Maintaining the momentum of their debut album, "Straight Shooter" equally enjoyed commercial success. It reached double platinum status in the United States, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, while in the UK, it peaked at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart.

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The Complete Album Story

"Straight Shooter" is the second studio album by British rock band Bad Company. Released in March 1975, it was recorded at Clearwell Castle in Gloucestershire, England. Renowned for its hard rock and blues rock genre, the album features eight sensational tracks. It showcases distinguished works such as "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Good Lovin' Gone Bad," which became flagship songs of the band, making remarkable positions in the music charts during the period.

Maintaining the momentum of their debut album, "Straight Shooter" equally enjoyed commercial success. It reached double platinum status in the United States, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, while in the UK, it peaked at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart.

Bad Company was formed in 1973 composing of members from Free, Mott the Hoople, and King Crimson. They were one of the first bands signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song record label. The band is known for their raw, straightforward blues-rock sound. With the release of "Straight Shooter," they further solidified their unique sound and position in the industry. This album truly fits its title, "Straight Shooter," delivering an unfiltered and unadulterated music experience to the listeners.