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Heart Like a Gun

Fiona · 1989

41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A fiery blend of glam metal and hard rock, driven by soaring vocals and anthemic choruses.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Everything You Do (You’re Sexing Me) — This track captures the essence of seductive empowerment that permeates the album, showcasing Fiona's commanding vocal delivery and catchy hooks.
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    Where the Cowboys Go — With its driving rhythm and vivid storytelling, this song exemplifies Fiona's knack for blending rock bravado with engaging narratives.
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    Bringing In the Beast — This track stands out for its darker themes and heavy instrumentation, highlighting Fiona's versatility as an artist within the glam metal genre.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its genre but lacks standout moments.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
  • Vocals are prominently featured, often layered with harmonies during the choruses, creating an anthemic feel.
  • Several tracks employ a call-and-response structure between the lead vocals and backing vocals, enhancing the dramatic effect.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Look at Me Now

    The bridge features a shift from self-doubt to assertive confidence as the protagonist demands recognition.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Little Jeannie (Got the Look of Love) 3:23
  • 2 Everything You Do (You’re Sexing Me) 4:14
  • 3 Where the Cowboys Go 4:46
  • 4 Mariel 4:33
  • 5 Draw the Line 3:29
  • 6 Here It Comes Again 4:11
  • 7 Bringing In the Beast 4:35
  • 8 Victoria Cross 4:07
  • 9 Look at Me Now 4:14
  • 10 When Pink Turns to Blue 4:16

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