Head On Songs Ranked
Head On is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in December 1975. On the original vinyl release, the outer album cover expanded into a 24×24 inch poster featuring all four members of the band at that time. It was re-released in 2003 on Repertoire Records in conjunction with Mercury Records. The re-release featured the bonus track “Down to the Line”, which was released as a single in 1975 but not included on the vinyl nor the original Mercury CD release of Head On. Head On was the last BTO studio album to reach the Top 40 on the US Billboard 200, hitting the #23 position on March 6, 1976. Here are all of Head On songs ranked.
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9. Find Out About Love
“The fifth effort from the Canadian rockers is a bit less focused than previous releases. It does have it’s moments though. Bachman’s “Find out about Love “and the Turner – Thornton single “Take it Like a Man” (featuring Little Richard on piano ) are two of the highlights.”
8. Average Man
“Things are starting to come to a head for this bunch. Their formula for success was starting to wear thin, although the driving dual guitar assault is still there , it is starting to become repetitive very repetitive.”
7. Wild Spirit
“A couple more mediocre albums are to come but this is the last recording with anything going for it what so ever. I think Mr. Bachman was looking to get out after this long play.”
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6. Lookin’ Out for No. 1
“Following “Four Wheel Drive”, “Head On” saw the introduction of jazz-tinged ballads along with BTO’s patented hard rock. However, the record has its fair share of weak spots. “Lookin’ Out For #1″ was a fine example of the former…the group’s sole entry on the easy listening circuit…but was hard to digest for hardcore BTO fans.”
5. Stay Alive
“Head On is probably the hardest BTO to rate because it’s neither great nor awful. For every weakness here, there are strengths as well. What is clear is that this album marks the beginning of a stylistic change for the band.”
4. Lookin’ Out for No. 1
“This album was the first one I came across B.T.O. I really enjoyed the music. It may not be up to the mark of Not Fragile, but has some really nice songs. A good album to start with for those who don’t know them.
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3. Wild Spirit
“The essence of BTO is tough, stomping rock and roll with great hooks – Fred Turner’s vocals are raucous, Randy Bachman’s more reflective.”
2. Average Man
“CF Turner’s voice always makes me giggle because he sounds like he has a phlegm bubble in his throat and is trying to shake it loose by singing REAL loud. But I learned to love it for it consistency and pure originality. Who sounds anything like him? I can’t think of anyone.”
1. Find Out About Love
“If you’ve never heard this album and you are a BTO fan, I dare you to listen to ‘Find Out About Love’ without it sticking in your head and echoing in your thoughts for the next three hours. “
