Playback
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers · 1995
314 min · 92 tracks · rock music
A rich tapestry of Southern rock anthems entwined with reflective ballads that capture the essence of American life.
Top tracks — play these first
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American Girl — This track embodies the quintessential sound of Tom Petty, with jangly guitars and evocative lyrics about longing and aspiration. Its energetic rhythm and memorable chorus have made it a timeless classic.
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Free Fallin’ — Free Fallin’ stands out for its poignant storytelling and laid-back vibe, capturing the feeling of youthful freedom and introspection that resonates deeply with listeners.
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I Won’t Back Down — This anthem of resilience showcases Petty's ability to craft empowering narratives, with a simple yet powerful melody that has inspired generations to stand strong in the face of adversity.
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Refugee — Refugee combines driving rhythms with defiant lyrics, exemplifying Petty's knack for addressing personal and societal struggles while maintaining an infectious energy that captures audiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic journey through peaks
- background warmth for gatherings
- short bursts of catchy energy
- headphone detail hunting throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seek immediate gratification tracks
- prefer long, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Playback is a comprehensive box set that spans Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' career up until that point. This collection includes hits from their early days in the late '70s to their more recent work in the '90s, showcasing their evolution as artists. By this time, Petty had solidified his status as a rock icon, having already achieved significant commercial success with albums like Full Moon Fever and Into the Great Wide Open.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· The Eagles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Breakdown 2:42
- 2 American Girl 3:33
- 3 Hometown Blues 2:12
- 4 Anything That’s Rock ’n’ Roll 2:24
- 5 I Need to Know 2:24
- 6 Listen to Her Heart 3:03
- 7 When the Time Comes 2:45
- 8 Too Much Ain’t Enough 2:57
- 9 No Second Thoughts 2:39
- 10 Baby’s a Rock ’n’ Roller 2:52
- 11 Refugee 3:22
- 12 Here Comes My Girl 4:25
- 13 Even the Losers 3:59
- 14 Shadow of a Doubt (A Complex Kid) 4:25
- 15 Don’t Do Me Like That 2:42
- 16 The Waiting 3:59
- 17 A Woman in Love (It’s Not Me) 4:24
- 18 Something Big 4:44
- 19 A Thing About You 3:32
- 20 Insider 4:23
- 21 You Can Still Change Your Mind 4:16
Disc 2
- 1 You Got Lucky 3:36
- 2 Change of Heart 3:19
- 3 Straight Into Darkness 3:48
- 4 The Same Old You 3:30
- 5 Rebels 5:19
- 6 Don’t Come Around Here No More 5:05
- 7 Southern Accents 4:44
- 8 Make It Better (Forget About Me) 4:23
- 9 The Best of Everything 4:03
- 10 So You Want to Be a Rock ’n’ Roll Star 3:30
- 11 Don’t Bring Me Down 3:52
- 12 Jammin’ Me 4:08
- 13 It’ll All Work Out 3:11
- 14 Mike’s Life / Mike’s World 0:40
- 15 Think About Me 3:45
- 16 A Self‐Made Man 3:01
Disc 3
- 1 Free Fallin’ 4:16
- 2 I Won’t Back Down 2:57
- 3 Love Is a Long Road 4:08
- 4 Runnin’ Down a Dream 4:23
- 5 Yer So Bad 3:06
- 6 Alright for Now 2:02
- 7 Learning to Fly 4:03
- 8 Into the Great Wide Open 3:43
- 9 All or Nothin’ 4:07
- 10 Out in the Cold 3:41
- 11 Built to Last 3:58
- 12 Mary Jane’s Last Dance 4:33
- 13 Christmas All Over Again 4:15
Disc 4
- 1 Casa Dega 3:37
- 2 Heartbreaker’s Beach Party 1:57
- 3 Trailer 3:15
- 4 Cracking Up 3:34
- 5 Psychotic Reaction (live) 4:49
- 6 I’m Tired Joey Boy (live) 3:42
- 7 Lonely Weekends (live) 2:47
- 8 Gator on the Lawn 1:35
- 9 Make That Connection 5:04
- 10 Down the Line 2:53
- 11 Peace in L.A. (Peace mix) 4:43
- 12 It’s Rainin’ Again 1:32
- 13 Somethin’ Else (live) 2:05
- 14 I Don’t Know What to Say to You 2:28
- 15 Kings Highway (live) 3:30
Disc 5
- 1 On the Street 2:10
- 2 Depot Street 3:26
- 3 Cry to Me 3:06
- 4 Don’t Do Me Like That 2:47
- 5 I Can’t Fight It 3:00
- 6 Since You Said You Loved Me 4:40
- 7 Louisiana Rain 4:22
- 8 Keeping Me Alive 2:59
- 9 Turning Point 2:52
- 10 Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around (demo) 4:11
- 11 The Apartment Song (demo) 2:37
- 12 Big Boss Man 2:41
- 13 The Image of Me 2:33
- 14 Moon Pie 1:05
- 15 The Damage You’ve Done (country version) 3:16
Disc 6
- 1 Got My Mind Made Up (original version) 2:51
- 2 Ways to Be Wicked 3:27
- 3 Can’t Get Her Out 3:11
- 4 Waiting for Tonight 3:30
- 5 Travelin’ 3:15
- 6 Baby, Let’s Play House 2:33
- 7 Wooden Heart 2:09
- 8 God’s Gift to Man 4:18
- 9 You Get Me High 2:48
- 10 Come On Down to My House 3:05
- 11 You Come Through 5:15
- 12 Up in Mississippi Tonight 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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