Best Shots
Pat Benatar · 1989
67 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · pop rock
A dynamic collection blending hard rock anthems with pop sensibilities and empowering themes.
Why this album works
'Best Shots' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying Benatar's status as a leading female artist in rock. The album features iconic songs that not only dominated radio airplay but also influenced subsequent generations of female musicians, contributing to the evolving landscape of rock music.
- Best for
- empowering anthems for celebration wave-like pacing with intensity for sing-along moments
- Context
- By the release of 'Best Shots' in 1989, Pat Benatar was riding high on her established success as a prominent figure in rock music, following her breakthrough album 'Crimes of Passion' from 1980. This compilation serves as a testament to her enduring appeal, showcasing hits from her previous albums and solidifying her role as a trailblazer for women in rock during a time when the genre was predominantly male-driven.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Sparks· Prince· Harry Nilsson· Elvis Presley· Cyndi Lauper· Madonna· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Is a Battlefield Standout 5:24
- 2 Promises in the Dark 4:49
- 3 One Love 5:13
- 4 All Fired Up 4:31
- 5 We Live for Love 3:55
- 6 Hell Is for Children 4:52
- 7 Shadows of the Night 4:22
- 8 Hit Me With Your Best Shot Standout 2:52
- 9 We Belong Standout 3:42
- 10 Invincible (Theme From "The Legend of Billie Jean") 4:29
- 11 Fire and Ice 3:21
- 12 Heartbreaker 3:28
- 13 Suffer the Little Children / Hell Is for Children (live) 6:47
- 14 Painted Desert 5:26
- 15 Outlaw Blues 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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