On this day, February 8, 1980, Nazareth released their eleventh studio album, Malice in Wonderland. The album marked a shift in the Scottish rock band’s sound, incorporating a more polished, melodic approach while still delivering the hard rock energy that defined their earlier work.
Malice in Wonderland performed well commercially, reaching number 15 on the Billboard 200, and featured standout tracks like Holiday, which became one of the band’s most recognizable songs. Other notable tracks include Heart’s Grown Cold and Talkin’ to One of the Boys, both of which showcased the band’s evolving style with elements of blues and AOR (album-oriented rock).
This album was also the last Nazareth record where longtime guitarist Manny Charlton served as the band’s primary producer before they shifted toward a more radio-friendly sound in the early 80s. Despite the changes, Malice in Wonderland remains a fan favorite and an essential part of Nazareth’s discography.
Fun fact: The album’s title was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, but the band gave it a rock and roll twist with the word "Malice."
Trivia question: Which Malice in Wonderland song became a fan favorite and remains one of Nazareth’s most well-known tracks?
Malice in Wonderland performed well commercially, reaching number 15 on the Billboard 200, and featured standout tracks like Holiday, which became one of the band’s most recognizable songs. Other notable tracks include Heart’s Grown Cold and Talkin’ to One of the Boys, both of which showcased the band’s evolving style with elements of blues and AOR (album-oriented rock).
This album was also the last Nazareth record where longtime guitarist Manny Charlton served as the band’s primary producer before they shifted toward a more radio-friendly sound in the early 80s. Despite the changes, Malice in Wonderland remains a fan favorite and an essential part of Nazareth’s discography.
Fun fact: The album’s title was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, but the band gave it a rock and roll twist with the word "Malice."
Trivia question: Which Malice in Wonderland song became a fan favorite and remains one of Nazareth’s most well-known tracks?
