Nazareth Discography

  • Nazareth (1971)
    Nazareth’s debut album features their early hard rock sound.
  • Exercises (1972)
    A more acoustic and folk-influenced album compared to their heavier debut.
  • Razamanaz (1973)
    Produced by Deep Purple’s Roger Glover, this album gave Nazareth its first taste of mainstream success with hits like “Broken Down Angel” and “Bad Bad Boy.”
  • Loud ‘n’ Proud (1973)
    Continuing their success, this album features their iconic cover of Joni Mitchell’s “This Flight Tonight.”
  • Rampant (1974)
    A powerful album with heavy guitar work, including tracks like “Shanghai’d in Shanghai.”
  • Hair of the Dog (1975)
    The band’s breakthrough, featuring the title track “Hair of the Dog” and the global hit “Love Hurts.”
  • Close Enough for Rock ‘n’ Roll (1976)
    A more experimental album, blending different styles while maintaining their rock edge.
  • Play ‘n’ the Game (1976)
    A mix of hard rock and ballads, showing Nazareth’s versatility.
  • Expect No Mercy (1977)
    A return to their harder, heavier sound with tracks like “Expect No Mercy.”
  • No Mean City (1979)
    A darker, heavier album, with standout tracks like “Star” and “Whatever You Want Babe.”
  • Malice in Wonderland (1980)
    A more polished sound with a blend of rock and radio-friendly tracks.
  • The Fool Circle (1981)
    Featuring a more political edge, with songs like “Cocaine” and “Dressed to Kill.”
  • 2XS (1982)
    Home to the hit single “Dream On,” this album showcased the band’s softer side.
  • Sound Elixir (1983)
    A smoother production with a more commercial rock sound.
  • The Catch (1984)
    Featuring the popular single “Love Leads to Madness.”
  • Cinema (1986)
    A mix of commercial rock and Nazareth’s traditional hard sound.
  • Snakes ‘n’ Ladders (1989)
    A return to a rawer, blues-inflected sound.
  • No Jive (1991)
    Marking a comeback with a heavier style.
  • Move Me (1994)
    An album that saw the band evolving, with a more contemporary rock sound.
  • Boogaloo (1998)
    A mix of their classic rock roots with a modern twist.
  • The Newz (2008)
    Released after a long hiatus, returning to their signature hard rock sound.
  • Big Dogz (2011)
    Continuing their late-career resurgence, this album focuses on heavy riffs and strong vocals.
  • Rock ‘n’ Roll Telephone (2014)
    The final album featuring Dan McCafferty, a powerful farewell with classic Nazareth energy.
  • Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
    Their first album with new vocalist Carl Sentance, blending classic rock with modern elements.

Dan McCafferty Discography

  • Dan McCafferty (1975)
    Dan McCafferty’s first solo album highlights his unique vocal style outside of Nazareth. Featuring bluesy rock and powerful ballads, the album showcases his versatility. Notable tracks include “Out of Time” and “Watcha Gonna Do About It.”

  • Into the Ring (1987)
    His second solo album incorporates a mix of rock and more melodic tunes, reflecting the musical trends of the time. Songs like “The Honky Tonk Downstairs” and “Into the Ring” stand out, blending McCafferty’s signature rough vocals with a slightly polished production.

  • Last Testament (2019)
    Released about 5 years after his retirement from Nazareth due to health reasons, Last Testament is McCafferty’s farewell to the music world. This deeply personal and reflective album leans heavily on ballads and storytelling, featuring songs like “Tell Me” and “You and Me.”

Scottish vocalist Dan McCafferty of the rock group Nazareth, circa 1975.