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Hold Out
Rock · 1980 · 7 tracks

Hold Out

Jackson Browne

Polished 1980s rock with a neon pulse. Browne trades acoustic intimacy for driving electric guitars and expansive, stadium-ready piano anthems.

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It's the sound of Jackson Browne trading his acoustic guitar for the neon lights of the 80s without losing his soul.

A determined and polished blend of urban grit and romantic resilience.

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Tracklist · 7 Tracks
01
Disco Apocalypse
5:12
02
Hold Out
5:39
03
That Girl Could Sing
4:36
04
Boulevard
3:22
05
Of Missing Persons
6:34
06
Call It a Loan
4:50
07
Hold On Hold Out
8:09
Moments Worth Waiting For
The gritty, driving guitar riff that opens Boulevard, signaling a harder edge than his previous work.
The transition into the spoken-word bridge of Hold On Hold Out, where the music swells into a cinematic finale.
The lush, multi-tracked vocal harmonies on Of Missing Persons that create a haunting sense of tribute.
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