On this day, January 12, 1981, Canadian rock band April Wine released their ninth studio album, The Nature of the Beast. This hard-hitting album became one of the band’s most successful releases, peaking at #34 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying their status as rock heavyweights in the 1980s.
Featuring standout tracks like Just Between You and Me and Sign of the Gypsy Queen, the album blended melodic hooks with hard rock energy. Just Between You and Me became one of April Wine’s biggest hits, earning significant radio airplay and an enduring spot in their live setlists.
Fun Fact: The Nature of the Beast was the first album by a Canadian band to go platinum in the United States, showcasing April Wine’s international appeal.
What’s your favorite track from The Nature of the Beast? How do you think it compares to April Wine’s earlier albums?
Featuring standout tracks like Just Between You and Me and Sign of the Gypsy Queen, the album blended melodic hooks with hard rock energy. Just Between You and Me became one of April Wine’s biggest hits, earning significant radio airplay and an enduring spot in their live setlists.
Fun Fact: The Nature of the Beast was the first album by a Canadian band to go platinum in the United States, showcasing April Wine’s international appeal.
What’s your favorite track from The Nature of the Beast? How do you think it compares to April Wine’s earlier albums?