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The Hits

Garth Brooks

73 min · 20 tracks · country rock · country pop

A vibrant collection of country anthems that blend storytelling with infectious melodies and emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • steady pacing for road trips
  • emotive storytelling with nostalgia
  • celebratory vibes for parties
  • uplifting tunes for good times

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer experimental soundscapes
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'The Hits' arrived during Garth Brooks' commercial peak, following his groundbreaking album 'No Fences'. This compilation showcased his most beloved tracks, solidifying his status as a leading figure in country music. By this time, Brooks had already transformed the genre, appealing to a broader pop audience.
Stylistic neighbors
George Strait· Alan Jackson· Tim McGraw

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ain't Going Down ('til the Sun Comes Up) 4:33
  • 2 Friends in Low Places 4:19
  • 3 Burning Bridges 3:35
  • 4 Callin' Baton Rouge 2:36
  • 5 The River 4:26
  • 6 Much Too Young (to Feel This Damn Old) 2:58
  • 7 The Thunder Rolls 3:43
  • 8 American Honky-Tonk Bar Association 3:32
  • 9 If Tomorrow Never Comes 3:40
  • 10 Unanswered Prayers 3:25
  • 11 Standing Outside the Fire 3:52
  • 12 Rodeo 3:53
  • 13 What She's Doing Now 3:26
  • 14 We Shall Be Free 3:47
  • 15 Papa Loved Mama 2:51
  • 16 Shameless 4:18
  • 17 Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House 2:32
  • 18 That Summer 4:47
  • 19 The Red Strokes 3:46
  • 20 The Dance 3:40

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