Heart
Heart · 1985
39 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A powerful blend of rock anthems and emotive ballads showcasing soaring vocals and polished production.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo engagement
- sing-along anthems with friends
- emotive ballads for reflection
- uplifting energy for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Heart's transition to mainstream rock and significant commercial success.
- Themes
- longing desire· dreamy nostalgia· assertive confidence
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'Heart' was Heart's self-titled fifth studio album, marking a shift towards a more mainstream rock sound after their earlier hard rock roots. This album came after the band's commercial resurgence in the early 80s, following the success of their previous record, 'Private Audition'. It solidified their place in the pop-rock landscape of the decade.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Benatar· Fleetwood Mac· Linda Ronstadt
- If this clicks, go next to
- Bad Animals — Continues the polished rock sound with strong anthems and emotional depth.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Crimes of Passion by Pat Benatar — Shares anthemic rock sound and emotive vocals, with themes of desire and empowerment.Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi — Combines polished production with powerful rock anthems and a sense of longing in the lyrics.Agent Provocateur by Foreigner — Features soaring melodies and emotional ballads that resonate with themes of nostalgia and confidence.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "If Looks Could Kill".
- 1 If Looks Could Kill Start here 3:41
- 2 What About Love 3:41
- 3 Never 4:05
- 4 These Dreams 4:13
- 5 The Wolf 4:03
- 6 All Eyes 3:55
- 7 Nobody Home 4:01
- 8 Nothin’ at All 4:08
- 9 What He Don’t Know 3:40
- 10 Shell Shock 3:42
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Heart's catalog. This album marked Heart's transition to mainstream rock and significant commercial success.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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