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Here to Hear

Wishbone Ash · 1989

42 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A fusion of hard rock and jazz-inflected melodies, showcasing intricate guitar harmonies and contemplative lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with contemplative moments
  • intricate guitar harmonies to appreciate
  • gradual peaks of emotional depth
  • for focused listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Here to Hear' marked Wishbone Ash's return to the studio after a five-year hiatus following their previous album 'Raw to the Bone'. At this point in their career, they were navigating a changing musical landscape as well as lineup shifts, with guitarist Andy Powell leading the charge towards a more introspective sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Thin Lizzy· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cosmic Jazz 3:31
  • 2 Keeper of the Light 3:55
  • 3 Mental Radio 4:55
  • 4 Walk on Water 4:03
  • 5 Witness to Wonder 4:11
  • 6 Lost Cause in Paradise 4:45
  • 7 Why Don’t We 6:15
  • 8 In the Case 3:30
  • 9 Hole in My Heart, Part 1 3:06
  • 10 Hole in My Heart, Part 2 4:32

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