Nazareth – Expect No Mercy (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1977

Expect No Mercy is an LP by Nazareth from 1977 released on the Mountain, Vertigo label.

About this album

Expect No Mercy shows Nazareth leaning further into hard rock muscle in 1977, with a tougher, more streamlined sound than many of their earlier records. The Scottish band, already known for their blunt-force approach and Danny McCafferty's rough-edged vocals, use this album to push their bluesy roots into a harder, radio-ready form without losing bite. The title track and 'Gone Dead Train' help frame the record's mix of hooky riffs, heavy stomp and street-level attitude. Arriving during the band's most successful decade, it reinforced Nazareth's reputation as one of British rock's most durable and distinctive hard rock acts.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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