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Heartbreak Hill

Strawbs · 1979

44 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock

Melodic progressive rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that captures emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • introspective lyrics for deep reflection
  • melodic soundscapes for immersive listening
  • patient unfolding with wave-like pacing

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Heartbreak Hill' was Strawbs' seventh studio album and marked a shift towards more personal songwriting after their previous work, 'Burning for You.' At this time, the band was navigating changes in musical direction and lineup stability, attempting to redefine their sound while maintaining their progressive roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Camel· Genesis· Yes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Something for Nothing 7:23
  • 2 Another Day Without You 2:57
  • 3 We Can Make It Together 4:18
  • 4 Heartbreak Hill 7:31
  • 5 Starting Over 10:48
  • 6 Two Separate People 2:55
  • 7 Desert Song 4:19
  • 8 Let It Rain 4:04

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