The Hits
April Wine · 1987
70 min · 19 tracks · hard rock
A collection of polished hard rock anthems infused with catchy hooks and emotive lyrical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just Between You and Me — This track exemplifies April Wine's knack for blending rock with heartfelt balladry, featuring poignant lyrics that explore themes of intimacy and connection.
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Roller — With its driving rhythm and memorable chorus, Roller stands out as an energetic anthem that perfectly encapsulates the band's vibrant sound during their heyday.
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Sign of the Gypsy Queen — This song showcases April Wine's ability to fuse storytelling with rock elements, creating a captivating narrative that has made it one of their signature songs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for relaxed sessions
- sing-along anthems with friends
- melodic hooks that linger
- for nostalgic road trips
- upbeat tracks for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer experimental soundscapes
- seek intense, fast-paced energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, The Hits captures April Wine at a pivotal moment, following their commercial peak in the late '70s and early '80s. This compilation brings together their most beloved tracks, serving as a retrospective of their successful career while paving the way for their subsequent projects.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Just Between You and Me
The bridge shifts from a reflective tone to a direct plea for honesty, emphasizing vulnerability and openness in relationships.
This shift creates an emotional climax that contrasts with earlier verses, highlighting the complexity of love and communication.
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 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 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 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
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