Released 35 years ago this June
Love Hurts
Cher · 1991
47 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · house · pop rock
Cher's 'Love Hurts' melds heartfelt balladry with polished pop production, showcasing her powerful vocal range and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional exploration
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- evening introspection with warmth
- powerful vocals for deep connection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Themes
- heartbreak ballads· Hollywood nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 1991, 'Love Hurts' marked Cher's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following the mixed reception of her previous album. This album came during a resurgence in her career, as she was transitioning from film back to music, leading to a new wave of popularity that would peak in the mid-90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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What's Love Got to Do with It by Tina Turner — Shares the same powerful vocals and themes of heartbreak with polished pop production.Falling into You by Céline Dion — Combines emotional balladry and lush arrangements, resonating with Cher's vocal depth.Like a Prayer by Madonna — Explores personal themes with dramatic production, paralleling Cher's Hollywood nostalgia.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Save Up All Your Tears 4:01
- 2 Love Hurts 4:21
- 3 Love and Understanding 4:44
- 4 Fires of Eden 3:43
- 5 I’ll Never Stop Loving You 3:58
- 6 One Small Step 3:27
- 7 A World Without Heroes 3:10
- 8 Could’ve Been You 3:31
- 9 When Love Calls Your Name 3:34
- 10 When Lovers Become Strangers 4:46
- 11 Who You Gonna Believe 4:47
- 12 The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss) 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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