Warrior, Scandal's second full-length album, saw the band attempting to replicate the success of their breakout hit single, leaning into a polished pop-rock sound with mixed results. The album is notable for featuring Patty Smyth's vocals prominently, with a less aggressive sound than their debut.
- Warrior was released on August 21, 1984, by Columbia Records.
- The album reached number 97 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- While the album spawned the charting single "Only a Memory," it did not achieve the same commercial success as their self-titled debut EP.
Scandal was an American rock band formed in 1981, known for their catchy, guitar-driven new wave and pop-rock sound. At the time of "Warrior's" release, the band was navigating the peak of their mainstream visibility, following up on the success of their earlier hit single "The Warrior."
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