Dog & Butterfly cover

Dog & Butterfly

Heart · 1978

39 min · 8 tracks · rock music

A seamless blend of hard rock and melodic balladry, showcasing powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Themes
Seattle rock scene· melodic balladry· female empowerment anthems
Career context
Released on October 7, 1978, 'Dog & Butterfly' was Heart's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Little Queen'. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as a formidable force in rock music, known for their unique sound that combined hard rock with folk influences, solidifying their popularity during the late 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Benatar· Fleetwood Mac· Linda Ronstadt
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac — Shares a blend of rock and melodic balladry with strong harmonies and emotional depth.
Crimes of Passion by Pat Benatar — Features strong female empowerment themes and a mix of hard rock with melodic hooks.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cook With Fire 4:57
  • 2 High Time 3:21
  • 3 Hijinx 3:31
  • 4 Straight On 5:10
  • 5 Dog & Butterfly 5:19
  • 6 Lighter Touch 5:03
  • 7 Nada One 5:21
  • 8 Mistral Wind 6:43

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