RUN-D.M.C. – Tougher Than Leather (LP Vinyl)
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By 1988, Run-DMC had already cracked the mainstream wide open, but Tougher Than Leather found the Queens trio doubling down on hip-hop's rawer instincts at a moment when the genre was splintering in every direction. Produced largely by Rick Rubin, the album reflects his ongoing push to keep the sound lean and confrontational, a philosophy that had already reshaped rock and rap alike.
Released in 1988, Tougher Than Leather followed Run-DMC’s massively successful third album Raising Hell and furthered their innovative, aggressive, and hard-hitting sound that defined the hip-hop scene of the 1980s. From the incredible lead single, “Run’s House” to their cover of The Monkee’s “Mary, Mary,” Tougher Than Leather features a slew of incredible hits and is essential listening for any fan of classic hip-hop. Tougher Than Leather blends Run-DMC’s infectious, charismatic flows and heavily sample-based production with hard-hitting raps, soaring choruses, and rapid-fire delivery. Stand out tracks include “Run’s House,” “I’m Not Going Out Like That,” as well as “Beats to the Rhyme,” a story-based cut that stands as an anthem to hip-hop.
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
UPC: 196587899011
Label: Sony Legacy
Release Date: 5.12.23
Format: LP Vinyl