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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks introspective lyrics for deep reflection melodic soundscapes for immersive listening
- 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.
- If you like
- progressive rock
Heartbreak Hill is an album by Strawbs, released in 1979. Melodic progressive rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that captures emotional depth. The album is noteworthy for its intricate arrangements and lyrical storytelling, reflecting the band's evolution during the late 1970s. While it did not achieve significant commercial success on charts, it received positive critical reception for its craftsmanship and has influenced subsequent progressive rock artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Heartbreak Hill sound like?
Melodic progressive rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that captures emotional depth. Rooted in progressive rock.
What makes Heartbreak Hill by Strawbs notable?
The album is noteworthy for its intricate arrangements and lyrical storytelling, reflecting the band's evolution during the late 1970s. While it did not achieve significant commercial success on charts, it received positive critical reception for its craftsmanship and has influenced subsequent progressive rock artists. 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.
Who is Heartbreak Hill for?
Heartbreak Hill works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, introspective lyrics for deep reflection and melodic soundscapes for immersive listening.
How many songs are on Heartbreak Hill?
Heartbreak Hill has 8 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
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 Standout 7:31
- 5 Starting Over Standout 10:48
- 6 Two Separate People 2:55
- 7 Desert Song Standout 4:19
- 8 Let It Rain 4:04
Release Date
January 1, 1979
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
44 min 15 sec
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