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No Protection (Starship album)

by Starship

Released: July 06, 1987

Arena rock, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

Despite experiencing lineup changes in subsequent years, Starship's "No Protection" remains a prominent highlight in the band's discography. "No Protection" is the second album by the American rock band Starship, released in 1987. Following their successful debut, "Knee Deep in the Hoopla," the band continued with a similar approach for this album.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by Narada Michael Walden, famed for his work with Whitney Houston, and co-produced by Peter Wolf.

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Interesting Facts

"No Protection" features a fusion of soft rock…

"No Protection" features a fusion of soft rock and synth-pop influences, balancing catchy melodies with slick, polished production.

The most famous song to emerge was “Nothing’s…

The most famous song to emerge was “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” a duet between lead vocalists Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick.

The combination of their pop smarts, the band's…

The combination of their pop smarts, the band's unwavering sense of conviction, and the stellar vocal team of Thomas and Slick, resulted in a pop-rock album that still resonates with fans today.

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Reception

Fueled by a string of hit singles, the album made a significant impact on the charts. Another noticeable track, "It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)" also achieved widespread recognition, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. "No Protection" rapidly went Gold and eventually achieved Platinum status, reflecting sales of over 1 million copies.

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The Complete Album Story

"No Protection" is the second album by the American rock band Starship, released in 1987. Following their successful debut, "Knee Deep in the Hoopla," the band continued with a similar approach for this album. "No Protection" features a fusion of soft rock and synth-pop influences, balancing catchy melodies with slick, polished production.

Fueled by a string of hit singles, the album made a significant impact on the charts. The most famous song to emerge was “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” a duet between lead vocalists Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick. Written by Albert Hammond and Diane Warren, the song went to number 1 in the US and the UK and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Another noticeable track, "It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)" also achieved widespread recognition, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The album was produced by Narada Michael Walden, famed for his work with Whitney Houston, and co-produced by Peter Wolf. The combination of their pop smarts, the band's unwavering sense of conviction, and the stellar vocal team of Thomas and Slick, resulted in a pop-rock album that still resonates with fans today.

"No Protection" rapidly went Gold and eventually achieved Platinum status, reflecting sales of over 1 million copies. Despite experiencing lineup changes in subsequent years, Starship's "No Protection" remains a prominent highlight in the band's discography.