The Ballad Hits
Roxette · 2002
66 min · 15 tracks · pop rock · dance-pop · power pop
A collection of emotive ballads that blend lush melodies with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Roxette's pop sensibility.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady emotional resonance throughout for reflective moments heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released on November 4, 2002, 'The Ballad Hits' marked Roxette's return to the spotlight after a hiatus following their last studio album in 1999. At this point in their career, the duo was revisiting their classic hits while introducing new material, reinforcing their legacy in the pop-rock landscape of the early 2000s.
- If you like
- pop rock, dance-pop, power pop
The Ballad Hits is an album by Roxette, released in 2002. A collection of emotive ballads that blend lush melodies with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Roxette's pop sensibility. This compilation album reached significant commercial success, peaking at number one in Sweden and charting well across Europe. It includes some of Roxette's most beloved tracks, solidifying their status as icons of the Europop genre and leading to a resurgence in interest in their music during this era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Ballad Hits sound like?
A collection of emotive ballads that blend lush melodies with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Roxette's pop sensibility. Rooted in pop rock and dance-pop.
What makes The Ballad Hits by Roxette notable?
This compilation album reached significant commercial success, peaking at number one in Sweden and charting well across Europe. It includes some of Roxette's most beloved tracks, solidifying their status as icons of the Europop genre and leading to a resurgence in interest in their music during this era. Released on November 4, 2002, 'The Ballad Hits' marked Roxette's return to the spotlight after a hiatus following their last studio album in 1999. At this point in their career, the duo was revisiting their classic hits while introducing new material, reinforcing their legacy in the pop-rock landscape of the early 2000s.
Who is The Ballad Hits for?
The Ballad Hits works well if you're into steady emotional resonance throughout, for reflective moments and heartfelt sing-alongs with friends.
How many songs are on The Ballad Hits?
The Ballad Hits has 15 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 A Thing About You 3:49
- 2 It Must Have Been Love Standout 4:20
- 3 Listen to Your Heart Standout 5:14
- 4 Fading Like a Flower Standout 3:53
- 5 Spending My Time 4:36
- 6 Queen of Rain 4:57
- 7 Almost Unreal 4:00
- 8 Crash! Boom! Bang! 4:26
- 9 Vulnerable 4:29
- 10 You Don't Understand Me 4:29
- 11 Wish I Could Fly 4:41
- 12 Anyone 4:32
- 13 Salvation 4:39
- 14 Milk and Toast and Honey 4:03
- 15 Breathe 4:33
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