Love Hurts cover

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
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

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