Hear & Now
Billy Squier · 1989
43 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant blend of hard rock anthems and melodic ballads, showcasing Squier's signature guitar-driven sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stronger — The lead single from the album, 'Stronger' features an infectious chorus that exemplifies Squier's ability to create stadium-ready rock anthems.
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Don't Say You Love Me — This track showcases Squier's knack for combining emotional lyrics with powerful instrumentation, making it one of the more memorable songs on the album.
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(I Put A) Spell on You — Squier's interpretation of this classic adds a hard rock twist, demonstrating his versatility and ability to breathe new life into iconic songs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- sing-along anthems with friends
- uplifting sound for motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Hear & Now' was released in 1989, Billy Squier was navigating a transitional phase after his commercial peak in the early 1980s. Following the success of his previous albums, including 'Don't Say No', this release marked his first album after a brief hiatus, attempting to recapture mainstream attention amidst changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ted Nugent· Joan Jett & the Blackhearts· Heart
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock Out / Punch Somebody 3:15
- 2 Stronger 4:03
- 3 Don't Say You Love Me 4:30
- 4 Don't Let Me Go 5:15
- 5 Tied Up 3:59
- 6 (I Put A) Spell on You 4:33
- 7 G.O.D. 5:31
- 8 Mine Tonite 3:46
- 9 The Work Song 4:00
- 10 Your Love Is My Life 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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