Born in America is the fifth studio album released by the American heavy metal band Riot, released in 1983. After getting dropped by Elektra Records the band signed with Canadian indie label Quality Records for what was to be the second and last record with Rhett Forrester on vocals. This was also the last album for guitarist Rick Ventura, bassist Kip Leming, and drummer Sandy Slavin.
Germany's ZYX Music released the album in Europe, accompanied by a 12" single, "Warrior (live) b/w Born in America".
Born In America was re-issued in 1989 by Grand Slamm Records in the U.S. and CBS/Sony Records in Japan, both with different artwork. A further U.S. re-issue followed in 1999 through Metal Blade Records, utilizing the original cover artwork. Born In America was re-issued again in 2015.
Tracklist:
- Born in America 04:07
- You Burn in Me 03:40
- Wings of Fire 04:39
- Running from the Law 04:24
- Devil Woman (Cliff Richard cover) 04:01
- Vigilante Killer 03:02
- Heavy Metal Machine 03:37
- Where Soldiers Rule 03:45
- Gunfighter 04:27
- Promised Land 03:55
Time: 39:37
The girl on the cover artwork of the 1989 reissue is actress Traci Lords
Recording information:
Recorded and mixed in New York City at Greene Street Recording.
Mastered at Masterdisk, Peekskill, New York, USA.
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