Rebel Heart cover

Rebel Heart

Dan Seals · 1983

34 min · 10 tracks · country

A blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat tracks that capture the essence of 1980s country music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • upbeat tracks for sing-alongs
  • for afternoon drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1983, 'Rebel Heart' was Dan Seals' third studio album, following his successful sophomore release 'Lonely Is the Night.' At this point in his career, Seals was transitioning from a pop sound to a more traditional country style, solidifying his place in the genre with a series of chart-topping hits.
Stylistic neighbors
John Conlee· Ricky Skaggs· Earl Thomas Conley

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Really Go for the Heart 2:54
  • 2 After You 3:31
  • 3 Everybody's Dream Girl 2:55
  • 4 Down the Hall 3:32
  • 5 Up on the Hill 4:31
  • 6 Candle in the Rain 2:57
  • 7 God Must Be a Cowboy 3:06
  • 8 On a Night Like This 2:59
  • 9 The Banker 4:42
  • 10 Nothin' Left to Do But Cry 3:03

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