Hard to Hold
35 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and pop that captures the energetic essence of the early '80s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- sing-along anthems with friends
- feel-good energy for gatherings
- nostalgic tunes for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slower, introspective tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1984, 'Hard to Hold' is Rick Springfield's fifth studio album and arrives after the success of his previous album, 'Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet.' By this time, Springfield was solidifying his status as a pop-rock star, especially following his hit single 'Jessie's Girl,' which had propelled him into mainstream popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Waite· Billy Squier· Huey Lewis and the News
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Somebody 3:29
- 2 Don’t Walk Away 3:55
- 3 Bop ’til You Drop 4:13
- 4 Taxi Dancing 3:36
- 5 S.F.O. (instrumental) 2:21
- 6 Stand Up (live) 3:00
- 7 When the Lights Go Down 3:15
- 8 The Great Lost Art of Conversation 3:03
- 9 Heart of a Woman 3:37
- 10 I Go Swimming 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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