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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady flow with contemplative moments intricate guitar harmonies to appreciate gradual peaks of emotional depth
- 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.
- If you like
- hard rock
Here to Hear is an album by Wishbone Ash, released in 1989. A fusion of hard rock and jazz-inflected melodies, showcasing intricate guitar harmonies and contemplative lyrics. The album is notable for its exploration of progressive rock influences within hard rock, earning praise for its lyrical depth and musicianship. While it did not achieve significant commercial success, it solidified Wishbone Ash's reputation for artistic integrity during a time when many of their contemporaries were moving towards more mainstream sounds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Here to Hear sound like?
A fusion of hard rock and jazz-inflected melodies, showcasing intricate guitar harmonies and contemplative lyrics. Rooted in hard rock.
What makes Here to Hear by Wishbone Ash notable?
The album is notable for its exploration of progressive rock influences within hard rock, earning praise for its lyrical depth and musicianship. While it did not achieve significant commercial success, it solidified Wishbone Ash's reputation for artistic integrity during a time when many of their contemporaries were moving towards more mainstream sounds. 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.
Who is Here to Hear for?
Here to Hear works well if you're into steady flow with contemplative moments, intricate guitar harmonies to appreciate and gradual peaks of emotional depth.
How many songs are on Here to Hear?
Here to Hear has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cosmic Jazz 3:31
- 2 Keeper of the Light Standout 3:55
- 3 Mental Radio Standout 4:55
- 4 Walk on Water 4:03
- 5 Witness to Wonder Standout 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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