10 Underrated Classic Rock Albums Of The '70s
9. You're Gonna Get It - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The sophomore slump is a potential curse that looms over every new artists' head. While your first record may have sold like gangbusters, your followup has to prove that you can not only do it again, but also push your artistic self forward. Though Tom Petty is celebrated for his 3rd album Damn the Torpedoes, You're Gonna Get It still boasts a solid assortment of classic material.
Granted, there isn't a song as immediate as something like "American Girl" or "Refugee," but this record shows Petty coming into his own as a songwriter. With singles like "Listen to Her Heart," the Heartbreakers condense an entire love story into the span of 3 minutes, while cuts like "Too Much Ain't Enough" boasts some of Mike Campbell's greatest lead lines.
The crux of the record may have been around shiny melodies, but the subject matter is much more angry than the group's debut. From the moody title track to the aptly titled "Hurt," these songs show Petty's frustration in coping with love and the rock and roll lifestyle. Even the most downtempo song "Magnolia" details a tragic tale of lost love in a way that feels more mature than 90% of rock lyricists. The hits might not be as bountiful, but You're Gonna Get It is where we got to see the classic version of Tom Petty being brought into sharper focus.