{"product_id":"ted-nugent-weekend-warriors-vinyl-lp-fe-35551","title":"Ted Nugent – Weekend Warriors (Vinyl LP, FE 35551)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTed Nugent – Weekend Warriors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog #:\u003c\/strong\u003e FE 35551  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e AL-35551-1A-2HZ  |  \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epic Records\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTed Nugent is one of rock's most electrifying and uncompromising guitar slingers, bursting onto the national scene in the early 1970s with the Amboy Dukes before launching a massively successful solo career. Known as \"The Motor City Madman,\" Nugent built his reputation on blistering, high-energy live performances and a raw, blues-rooted hard rock style that made him one of the era's premier guitar heroes. His self-titled 1975 debut and the landmark \u003cem\u003eCat Scratch Fever\u003c\/em\u003e (1977) established him as a platinum-selling force, and by the late 1970s he was one of the highest-grossing concert acts in the world. Nugent's ferocious picking technique, powerful stage presence, and unapologetic attitude made him a defining figure of 1970s hard rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeekend Warriors\u003c\/em\u003e (1978) is Ted Nugent's fifth studio album, released on Epic Records and produced by Lew Futterman and Tom Werman — the same production team behind his earlier platinum successes. The album arrived at the peak of Nugent's commercial momentum, capitalizing on his reputation as a relentless touring machine and arena rock powerhouse. While slightly more polished than some of his rawer earlier work, \u003cem\u003eWeekend Warriors\u003c\/em\u003e delivers the high-octane riffs, anthemic choruses, and unbridled energy that Nugent's fanbase demanded. The album reached #24 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekend Warriors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmokescreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKneel and Pray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed You Bad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Got the Feelin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight Spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenom Soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruisin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekend Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e — The title track is a fist-pumping arena anthem celebrating the blue-collar rock fan, built on a massive riff and one of Nugent's most memorable hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed You Bad\u003c\/strong\u003e — A hard-driving rocker that showcases Nugent's blues roots and his ability to blend raw aggression with melodic sensibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmokescreen\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-energy opener that sets the tone for the album with Nugent's trademark ferocious guitar attack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruisin'\u003c\/strong\u003e — A strutting, groove-heavy closer that highlights the band's tight rhythm section and Nugent's versatility as a guitarist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been carefully cleaned using a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew anti-static inner plastic sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinyl presents with \u003cstrong\u003esignificant surface scuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e, but \u003cstrong\u003eplayed great on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback, consistent with the visible surface wear. \u003cstrong\u003eNo jacket is included\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eno insert is included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA playable copy of a hard rock classic — record only, priced accordingly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47314859196669,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/PXL-20260323_213548989.jpg?v=1774301836","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/ted-nugent-weekend-warriors-vinyl-lp-fe-35551","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}