Heartbeat
The Oak Ridge Boys · 1987
34 min · 10 tracks · country
Uplifting harmonies and polished production create a warm, inviting soundscape of contemporary country music.
Why this album works
The album produced the hit single 'Come by Here,' which charted well on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, solidifying the group's place in the mainstream country scene. Additionally, 'Heartbeat' showcased their ability to blend traditional country with contemporary influences, helping to define the sound of late '80s country music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo relaxation uplifting harmonies for gatherings warm soundscape for road trips
- Context
- Released in 1987, 'Heartbeat' was The Oak Ridge Boys' follow-up to the successful album 'Deliver' from 1986. At this point in their career, the group was reaching their commercial peak, having successfully transitioned to a more pop-infused country sound that broadened their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come by Here Standout 4:02
- 2 All I Need 3:28
- 3 Don't Turn Around 3:39
- 4 A Little More Coal on the Fire Standout 3:05
- 5 Love Without Mercy Standout 3:12
- 6 Hear My Heart Beat 3:03
- 7 Time In 3:39
- 8 One Love, One You 3:05
- 9 New Way Out 2:50
- 10 True Heart 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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