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Go for Your Life

by Mountain

Released: March 09, 1985

Hard rock, blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

It marks a comeback attempt for the band after a period of inactivity and lineup changes. "Go for Your Life" is the fifth studio album by the American hard rock band Mountain, released in 1985. The album features a blend of hard rock and blues-infused tracks, showcasing the signature heavy guitar riffs and powerful vocals that Mountain is known for.

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Songs like "Hard Times" and "Makin' It in…

Songs like "Hard Times" and "Makin' It in Your Car" exemplify the band's gritty, energetic sound, while tracks like "Spark" and "She Loves Her Rock (And She Loves It Hard)" showcase their blues influences.

However, it remains a notable release in Mountain's…

However, it remains a notable release in Mountain's discography, showcasing their enduring passion for hard rock and blues music.

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Essential Tracks

Hard Times

Spark

She Loves Her Rock (And She Loves It Hard)

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Reception

Despite the band's efforts to reignite their career with "Go for Your Life," the album received mixed reviews from critics and failed to achieve significant commercial success.

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The Complete Album Story

"Go for Your Life" is the fifth studio album by the American hard rock band Mountain, released in 1985. It marks a comeback attempt for the band after a period of inactivity and lineup changes.

The album features a blend of hard rock and blues-infused tracks, showcasing the signature heavy guitar riffs and powerful vocals that Mountain is known for. Songs like "Hard Times" and "Makin' It in Your Car" exemplify the band's gritty, energetic sound, while tracks like "Spark" and "She Loves Her Rock (And She Loves It Hard)" showcase their blues influences.

Despite the band's efforts to reignite their career with "Go for Your Life," the album received mixed reviews from critics and failed to achieve significant commercial success. However, it remains a notable release in Mountain's discography, showcasing their enduring passion for hard rock and blues music.