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Strange Euphoria

Heart · 2012

251 min · 61 tracks · rock music

A sweeping collection of rock anthems and intimate demos, showcasing Heart's evolution across decades.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Through Eyes and Glass Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Magic Man (demo) — This early version of 'Magic Man' captures the raw energy of Heart's formative years, revealing nuances not present in the polished original recording.
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    Barracuda (live from BBC Radio Concert) — The live rendition of 'Barracuda' exemplifies Heart's powerful stage presence, with Ann Wilson's vocals soaring over the driving instrumentation.
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    Dreamboat Annie (Fantasy Child) / Dreamboat Annie (reprise) (edit) — This track highlights Heart's ability to blend storytelling with haunting melodies, showcasing their unique fusion of rock and folk influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • reflective moments interspersed with anthems
  • for nostalgic late nights
  • explorative demos and live energy

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quick, standalone tracks
  • prefer consistent pacing throughout

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A collection of unreleased demos and live performances, showcasing the band's journey.
Themes
live concert energy· songwriting evolution
Career context
By the time 'Strange Euphoria' was released in 2012, Heart had experienced a resurgence in popularity following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. This album serves as a retrospective, highlighting both classic hits and unreleased material from their extensive career, providing fans with a deeper look at their creative process and growth.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Benatar· Fleetwood Mac· Linda Ronstadt
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Through Eyes and Glass Start here 3:16
  • 2 Magic Man (demo) 3:12
  • 3 How Deep It Goes (demo) 4:43
  • 4 Crazy on You (demo) 4:49
  • 5 Dreamboat Annie (Fantasy Child) / Dreamboat Annie (reprise) (edit) 3:13
  • 6 Love Alive 4:18
  • 7 Sylvan Song 2:14
  • 8 Dream of the Archer 4:31
  • 9 White Lightning & Wine (live at the Aquarius) 6:02
  • 10 Barracuda (live from BBC Radio Concert) 4:37
  • 11 Little Queen 5:12
  • 12 Kick It Out 2:44
  • 13 Here Song (demo) 1:34
  • 14 Heartless (demo) 4:53
  • 15 Dog & Butterfly (acoustic demo) 4:57
  • 16 Straight On 5:06
  • 17 Nada One 5:22

Disc 2

  • 1 Bebe le Strange 3:39
  • 2 Silver Wheels II 1:22
  • 3 Even It Up 5:10
  • 4 Sweet Darlin’ 3:17
  • 5 City’s Burning 4:24
  • 6 Angels 2:59
  • 7 Love Mistake 3:25
  • 8 Lucky Day (demo) 3:29
  • 9 Never (live) 4:08
  • 10 These Dreams 4:12
  • 11 Nobody Home 4:07
  • 12 Alone 3:38
  • 13 Wait for an Answer 4:29
  • 14 Unconditional Love (demo) 4:32
  • 15 High Romance (demo) 3:21
  • 16 Under the Sky (demo) 2:51
  • 17 Desire Walks On (“Beach Demo” version) 5:01

Disc 3

  • 1 Kiss 5:06
  • 2 Sand (live) 4:34
  • 3 Everything (live) 4:44
  • 4 She Still Believes (live) 3:39
  • 5 Any Woman’s Blues (demo) 3:59
  • 6 Strange Euphoria 2:43
  • 7 Boppy’s Back (demo) 2:07
  • 8 Friend Meets Friend 2:53
  • 9 Love or Madness (live) 2:48
  • 10 Skin to Skin 4:21
  • 11 Fallen Ones 3:41
  • 12 Enough 3:25
  • 13 Lost Angel (live) 6:50
  • 14 Little Problems, Little Lies 3:30
  • 15 Queen City 4:13
  • 16 Hey You 4:11
  • 17 Avalon (reprise) 0:34

Disc 4

  • 1 Pre Show 4:21
  • 2 Heartless 5:05
  • 3 White Lightning & Wine 6:35
  • 4 Dreamboat Annie 2:27
  • 5 Silver Wheels 0:32
  • 6 Crazy on You 4:48
  • 7 Sing Child 9:13
  • 8 Soul of the Sea 7:02
  • 9 Devil Delight 5:23
  • 10 Magic Man 8:05

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