Greatest Hits: 1985–1995
Heart · 2000
73 min · 18 tracks · rock music
A powerful collection of rock ballads and anthems showcasing Heart's emotive vocals and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Alone — This track stands out for its haunting melody and emotional depth, showcasing Ann Wilson's powerful vocal delivery that became synonymous with Heart's identity.
-
→
These Dreams — As one of their most commercially successful singles, this song highlights the band's ability to blend rock with pop sensibilities while telling a vivid story.
-
→
What About Love Start here — This anthem exemplifies Heart's flair for dramatic lyrics and soaring choruses, encapsulating the passionate themes prevalent throughout their work.
-
→
All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You — This track blends narrative songwriting with a memorable hook, illustrating Heart's knack for creating compelling stories within their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation showcases Heart's popular hits but lacks a cohesive narrative or flow typical of original albums.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include prominent guitar solos that enhance the emotional weight of the songs.
- The running order alternates between slower ballads and more upbeat tracks, creating a dynamic flow throughout the compilation.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for sing-alongs
- emotive ballads for heartfelt moments
- nostalgic anthems from the past
- for road trip playlists
- dynamic vocal performances throughout
Maybe skip if you
- dislike reflective, slower tracks
- prefer experimental sound explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This compilation solidified Heart's legacy and commercial success in rock music.
- Themes
- power ballads of the '80s· nostalgic rock anthems· romantic storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2000, this compilation captures the height of Heart's popularity during the late '80s and early '90s, following their successful albums like 'Brigade' (1990). At this point, the band had solidified their legacy with a string of hits that defined their sound and attracted a diverse audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Benatar· Fleetwood Mac· Linda Ronstadt
Tracklist
- 1 What About Love Start here 3:44
- 2 If Looks Could Kill 3:42
- 3 Never 4:07
- 4 These Dreams 4:15
- 5 Nothin’ at All 4:09
- 6 Alone 3:40
- 7 Who Will You Run To 4:06
- 8 There’s the Girl 3:56
- 9 Surrender to Me 4:06
- 10 All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You 5:08
- 11 I Didn’t Want to Need You 4:10
- 12 Tall, Dark Handsome Stranger 4:05
- 13 Stranded 3:58
- 14 You’re the Voice (studio version) 4:26
- 15 Back to Avalon 3:41
- 16 Black on Black II 3:54
- 17 Will You Be There (in the Morning) 4:30
- 18 The Road Home 3:33
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Shares the same anthemic rock style and power ballad intensity from the late '80s.
Crimes of Passion
Pat Benatar
Combines powerful vocals with emotional storytelling, reflecting the same rock ballad tradition.
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Features rich harmonies and emotive songwriting, echoing the nostalgic themes of Heart's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.