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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional resonance throughout
  • for reflective moments
  • heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
  • ideal for cozy evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer instrumental over vocals

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Ace of Base· Alphaville· T'Pau

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Thing About You 3:49
  • 2 It Must Have Been Love 4:20
  • 3 Listen to Your Heart 5:14
  • 4 Fading Like a Flower 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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