Heart - Greatest Hits cover

Heart - Greatest Hits

Heart · 1998

46 min · 10 tracks · rock music

A powerful blend of hard rock anthems and emotive ballads showcasing Heart's dynamic vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • cathartic anthems for empowerment
  • nostalgic vibes for road trips
  • powerful vocals for emotional release

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of experimental sounds
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
80s rock revival· female empowerment anthems· Seattle sound legacy
Career context
By the time of its release in 1998, Heart was celebrating a resurgence in popularity following their commercial peak in the 1970s and 1980s. This compilation album came after their successful studio albums like 'Brigade' (1990) and served to reaffirm their status as rock icons. It highlighted both their classic hits and provided a platform for new fans to discover their music.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Benatar· Fleetwood Mac· Linda Ronstadt
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Crimes of Passion by Pat Benatar — Shares powerful anthems and emotive ballads centered on female empowerment themes.
Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette — Combines rock sensibilities with introspective lyrics, capturing a similar emotional intensity.
Tragic Kingdom by No Doubt — Features a mix of rock anthems and personal themes, echoing Heart's dynamic vocal approach and energy.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tell It Like It Is 4:29
  • 2 Barracuda 4:21
  • 3 Straight On 4:52
  • 4 Dog & Butterfly 5:20
  • 5 Even It Up 5:09
  • 6 Bebe Le Strange 4:21
  • 7 Sweet Darlin 4:04
  • 8 I'm Down/Long Tall Sally 4:07
  • 9 Unchained Melody 4:30
  • 10 Rock And Roll 5:12

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