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Wolftracks

by Steppenwolf

Released: January 26, 1982

Rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

It served as the band's ninth studio album, and it featured John Kay, Michael Wilk, Rocket Ritchotte, Kurtis Teel, and Chad Peery. "Wolftracks" features a notable shift in the band's classic sound, tending more towards hard rock and maintaining electronically generated undertones. Nevertheless, it truly represented a new era in their musical trajectory, showcasing their ability to adapt and innovate in the shifting sands of the music industry.

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"Wolftracks" is an album by the American rock…

"Wolftracks" is an album by the American rock band, Steppenwolf.

It was released in August 1982 under the…

It was released in August 1982 under the label, Nautilus Recordings.

The album stands out for its lyrics, which…

The album stands out for its lyrics, which reflect social and political commentary.

The song "Five Finger Discount" brings up the…

The song "Five Finger Discount" brings up the subject of urban decay and corruption, whereas "Hot Night in a Cold Town" narrates the story of aging rock stars coping with changing trends.

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Reception

Despite presenting a unique sound and deep lyrical content, "Wolftracks" didn't achieve as high commercial success as the previous releases by Steppenwolf.

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The Complete Album Story

"Wolftracks" is an album by the American rock band, Steppenwolf. It was released in August 1982 under the label, Nautilus Recordings. It served as the band's ninth studio album, and it featured John Kay, Michael Wilk, Rocket Ritchotte, Kurtis Teel, and Chad Peery.

"Wolftracks" features a notable shift in the band's classic sound, tending more towards hard rock and maintaining electronically generated undertones. The album stands out for its lyrics, which reflect social and political commentary. The song "Five Finger Discount" brings up the subject of urban decay and corruption, whereas "Hot Night in a Cold Town" narrates the story of aging rock stars coping with changing trends.

Despite presenting a unique sound and deep lyrical content, "Wolftracks" didn't achieve as high commercial success as the previous releases by Steppenwolf. Nevertheless, it truly represented a new era in their musical trajectory, showcasing their ability to adapt and innovate in the shifting sands of the music industry.