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Let It Rock

by Great White

Released: May 21, 1996

Hard rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

The lineup for "Let It Rock" consists of Jack Russell on vocals, Mark Kendall on guitars, Michael Lardie on guitars and keyboards, Sean McNabb on bass, and Audie Desbrow on drums. "Let It Rock" is a studio album by the American rock band Great White, released on September 22, 1996. The album showcases the band's signature blend of hard rock and blues influences.

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Interesting Facts

Throughout the record, Great White continues to deliver…

Throughout the record, Great White continues to deliver the classic rock sound that they became known for in the 1980s, while also incorporating more diverse musical elements in an effort to evolve their style.

The album contains a mix of energetic rock…

The album contains a mix of energetic rock tracks and blues-influenced numbers, underscoring the band's versatility and commitment to the hard rock genre despite changing musical trends.

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Reception

This album followed a period of commercial success for the band in the late 1980s and early 1990s, marked by popular albums such as "Once Bitten" and "...Twice Shy." However, by the time "Let It Rock" was released, the musical landscape had shifted, with grunge and alternative rock dominating the charts. Some notable tracks include "My World," "Lil Mama," and the title track "Let It Rock." While it did not achieve the commercial success of some of their earlier albums, "Let It Rock" remains an important part of Great White’s discography, reflecting their persistence and dedication to their musical identity.

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The Complete Album Story

"Let It Rock" is a studio album by the American rock band Great White, released on September 22, 1996. The album showcases the band's signature blend of hard rock and blues influences. Throughout the record, Great White continues to deliver the classic rock sound that they became known for in the 1980s, while also incorporating more diverse musical elements in an effort to evolve their style.

The lineup for "Let It Rock" consists of Jack Russell on vocals, Mark Kendall on guitars, Michael Lardie on guitars and keyboards, Sean McNabb on bass, and Audie Desbrow on drums. This album followed a period of commercial success for the band in the late 1980s and early 1990s, marked by popular albums such as "Once Bitten" and "...Twice Shy." However, by the time "Let It Rock" was released, the musical landscape had shifted, with grunge and alternative rock dominating the charts.

The album contains a mix of energetic rock tracks and blues-influenced numbers, underscoring the band's versatility and commitment to the hard rock genre despite changing musical trends. Some notable tracks include "My World," "Lil Mama," and the title track "Let It Rock." While it did not achieve the commercial success of some of their earlier albums, "Let It Rock" remains an important part of Great White’s discography, reflecting their persistence and dedication to their musical identity.