Bad Animals cover

Bad Animals

Heart · 1987

40 min · 10 tracks · rock music

Melodic rock anthems intertwine powerful vocals with polished production, capturing the essence of late '80s rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotional vocal-driven narratives
  • introspective late-night listening
  • balanced melodic and rhythmic flow
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Themes
arena rock revival· late-night vulnerability· power ballad emotion
Career context
Released in 1987, 'Bad Animals' was Heart's sixth studio album and marked a significant return to commercial success after the less well-received 'Passionworks'. With this album, the band transitioned into a more mainstream sound that resonated with the growing popularity of arena rock during the late '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Benatar· Fleetwood Mac· Linda Ronstadt
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Seven the Hard Way by Pat Benatar — Shares powerful vocals and polished production, with a focus on arena rock anthems.
Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi — Captures the same late '80s arena rock spirit with melodic hooks and emotional themes.
The Seventh One by Toto — Features polished production and strong vocal performances, combining rock anthems with balladry.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Who Will You Run To 4:06
  • 2 Alone 3:38
  • 3 There's the Girl 3:50
  • 4 I Want You So Bad 4:21
  • 5 Wait for an Answer 4:31
  • 6 Bad Animals 4:54
  • 7 You Ain't So Tough 4:05
  • 8 Strangers of the Heart 3:41
  • 9 Easy Target 3:58
  • 10 RSVP 3:38

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