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Desire Walks On

Heart · 1993

58 min · 15 tracks · rock music

Melodic rock anthems intertwine with introspective ballads, showcasing Heart's poignant lyrical depth and powerful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • poignant moments of introspective reflection
  • anthems for powerful sing-alongs
  • wave-like pacing that evolves
  • late-night listening for deep thoughts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Themes
1990s rock revival· longing for Avalon· emotional resilience
Career context
Released in 1993, 'Desire Walks On' marked Heart's return after a five-year hiatus following their album 'Brigade'. The band was navigating a shifting musical landscape, blending their classic rock sound with contemporary elements. During this period, they sought to redefine their identity while retaining the emotional resonance that characterized their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Benatar· Fleetwood Mac· Linda Ronstadt
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette — Explores themes of emotional resilience and longing with powerful vocal delivery and rock instrumentation.
Yes I Am by Melissa Etheridge — Combines heartfelt ballads and anthemic rock, echoing similar themes of personal strength and vulnerability.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Desire 0:16
  • 2 Black on Black II 3:50
  • 3 Back to Avalon 3:40
  • 4 Woman in Me 3:58
  • 5 Rage 4:02
  • 6 In Walks the Night 5:58
  • 7 My Crazy Head 4:27
  • 8 Ring Them Bells 3:48
  • 9 Will You Be There (in the Morning) 4:27
  • 10 Voodoo Doll 4:51
  • 11 Anything Is Possible 5:05
  • 12 Avalon (reprise) 0:34
  • 13 Desire Walks On 5:02
  • 14 La mujer que hay en mi 3:59
  • 15 Te quedaras (en la mañana) 4:39

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