The Hits
April Wine · 1987
70 min · 19 tracks · hard rock
A collection of polished rock anthems that showcases April Wine's melodic prowess and hard-hitting sound.
Why this album works
'The Hits' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Canadian Albums Chart, showcasing the band's enduring popularity. This compilation not only highlights their chart-topping singles but also reflects a cultural moment for Canadian rock music in the late '80s, influencing subsequent generations of artists in the genre.
- Best for
- steady flow for relaxed sessions sing-along anthems with friends melodic hooks that linger
- Context
- Released in 1987, 'The Hits' compiles April Wine's most successful tracks as they were transitioning from their peak years. This compilation followed their commercial high during the late 1970s and early 1980s, serving as a retrospective of their influential contributions to rock music. By this time, the band was solidifying their legacy in Canadian rock history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Sarah McLachlan· The Tragically Hip· Gordon Lightfoot· Bruce Cockburn· Loverboy· Glass Tiger· Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Say Hello 2:59
- 2 Enough Is Enough 4:03
- 3 Just Between You and Me Standout 3:55
- 4 Roller 3:36
- 5 Love Has Remembered Me 4:08
- 6 This Could Be the Right One 4:08
- 7 Sign of the Gypsy Queen Standout 4:15
- 8 What If We Fall in Love 4:18
- 9 Rock Myself to Sleep 2:56
- 10 Doin' It Right 3:38
- 11 Tell Me Why 3:15
- 12 Tonite Is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love 3:37
- 13 I'm on Fire for You Baby 3:27
- 14 You Could Have Been a Lady Standout 3:21
- 15 Rock 'n' Roll Is a Vicious Game 3:16
- 16 Like a Lover, Like a Song 5:07
- 17 You Won't Dance With Me 3:43
- 18 Fast Train 3:21
- 19 I Wouldn't Want to Lose Your Love 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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