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The Tale of the Tape
Rock · 1980 · 7 tracks

The Tale of the Tape

Billy Squier

Rhythmic hard rock. Featuring the most sampled drum break in history, this record balances arena-sized swagger with sharp, power-pop precision.

May 1980 · Capitol Records

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Unapologetic, high-octane confidence rooted in rhythmic precision and street-level grit.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
02
Calley Oh
4:10
03
Rich Kid
4:42
04
Like I’m Lovin’ You
3:11
05
Who Knows What a Love Can Do
3:43
07
Who’s Your Boyfriend
3:37
08
The Music’s All Right
5:50
09
Young Girls
4:13
Moments Worth Listening For
The cavernous, isolated drum intro of 'The Big Beat' that sounds like a physical punch to the chest.
The gritty, ascending guitar riff in 'Young Girls' that perfectly captures the transition from 70s rock to 80s pop.
The raw, desperate vocal delivery during the bridge of 'Calley Oh' where the production strips back to just the rhythm section.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Tale of the Tape sound next to the rest of Billy Squier's catalogue?

Analog Warmth+1.2σ

The production is pushed notably harder into analog warmth than this artist usually allows.

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