These Dreams: Greatest Hits
73 min · 17 tracks · rock music
Acoustic intimacy gives way to electric-guitar attack and soaring arena-rock choruses across two decades of Heart’s music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crazy on You Start here — Nancy Wilson’s intricate acoustic introduction opens into a charging rock arrangement, establishing the contrast between delicacy and force that runs through Heart’s early work.
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Alone — A restrained opening builds toward Ann Wilson’s huge vocal climax, distilling the dramatic scale of Heart’s 1980s comeback.
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These Dreams — Nancy Wilson takes the lead vocal on a synth-lined ballad whose hazy atmosphere offers a softer counterpoint to the band’s hard-rock hits.
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Dog and Butterfly (acoustic) — This acoustic performance returns to the folk-inflected side of Heart, letting the song’s patient melodic arc stand apart from the compilation’s radio-rock productions.
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Barracuda (live) — The live closer brings the band back to its sharp-edged 1970s sound, driven by the song’s galloping guitar riff and Ann Wilson’s commanding delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation showcases Heart's notable hits but lacks the cohesive flow of a studio album.
What we noticed
- Several songs are presented in acoustic versions, such as 'Straight On' and 'Dog and Butterfly', which alters their original arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional highs and lows
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- intimate moments with tender ballads
- powerful vocals that uplift spirits
- dynamic collection for varied moods
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer single, concise songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — This compilation provides a comprehensive overview of Heart's key hits for new listeners.
- Themes
- power ballads of longing· 1970s rock resurgence
- Career context
- Released in 1997, These Dreams: Greatest Hits looks back on Heart’s journey from their 1970s breakthrough to their 1980s arena-rock resurgence. It follows the Wilson sisters’ 1995 acoustic album The Road Home and includes acoustic and live performances alongside studio hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Benatar· Fleetwood Mac· Linda Ronstadt
Tracklist
- 1 Crazy on You Start here 4:51
- 2 All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You 5:07
- 3 If Looks Could Kill 3:41
- 4 Never 4:04
- 5 Alone 3:38
- 6 Who Will You Run To 4:04
- 7 Straight On (acoustic) 4:48
- 8 Magic Man 5:28
- 9 What About Love 3:39
- 10 Dreamboat Annie 2:04
- 11 Dog and Butterfly (acoustic) 6:03
- 12 Nothin’ at All 4:08
- 13 Heartless 5:00
- 14 Stranded 3:54
- 15 Will You Be There (in the Morning) 4:25
- 16 These Dreams 4:12
- 17 Barracuda (live) 4:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Shares dynamic vocal harmonies and emotional depth within rock ballads and anthems.
Crimes of Passion
Pat Benatar
Combines hard rock energy with powerful ballads, reflecting themes of longing and resilience.
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Features anthemic rock songs and heartfelt ballads, embodying the 1980s resurgence in rock music.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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