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Rock 'til You Drop

by Status Quo

Released: September 23, 1991

Hard rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

"Rock 'til You Drop" is the 20th studio album by the English rock band Status Quo. Notable tracks from the album include "Fakin' the Blues", which was withdrawn from sale, "Rock 'til You Drop", which became the band's live staple, and "Can't Give You More", which was re-recorded for their 1996 Don't Stop album. Released on 7th October 1991, the album peels back to the group's roots with a 12-bar blues and boogie style.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Francis Rossi and the band's longtime producer Pip Williams, the album is both a nostalgic look back at their roots and a hard-charging push into the future.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

The concept of the album revolved around the…

The concept of the album revolved around the idea of keeping going against all odds, symbolized by the "thirtysomething" band playing rock and roll.

The tracks on the album are majorly blues…

The tracks on the album are majorly blues and rock 'n' roll classics covers, while some are originals written by the band members.

The album featured guest appearances from several renowned…

The album featured guest appearances from several renowned musicians, including Charles Hodges, Chas & Dave, and Geraint Watkins.

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Reception

Despite being launched with great hype and a massive free concert at London's Wembley Stadium, it didn't achieve the commercial success the band or record company expected, having peaked at only No. 10 in the UK Albums Chart. However, it is worth noting that the album made Status Quo the first band to score top ten UK album chart entries in five different decades.

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The Complete Album Story

"Rock 'til You Drop" is the 20th studio album by the English rock band Status Quo. Released on 7th October 1991, the album peels back to the group's roots with a 12-bar blues and boogie style. Despite being launched with great hype and a massive free concert at London's Wembley Stadium, it didn't achieve the commercial success the band or record company expected, having peaked at only No. 10 in the UK Albums Chart.

However, it is worth noting that the album made Status Quo the first band to score top ten UK album chart entries in five different decades. The concept of the album revolved around the idea of keeping going against all odds, symbolized by the "thirtysomething" band playing rock and roll. The tracks on the album are majorly blues and rock 'n' roll classics covers, while some are originals written by the band members.

Notable tracks from the album include "Fakin' the Blues", which was withdrawn from sale, "Rock 'til You Drop", which became the band's live staple, and "Can't Give You More", which was re-recorded for their 1996 Don't Stop album.

The album featured guest appearances from several renowned musicians, including Charles Hodges, Chas & Dave, and Geraint Watkins. Produced by Francis Rossi and the band's longtime producer Pip Williams, the album is both a nostalgic look back at their roots and a hard-charging push into the future.