This Is How a Heart Breaks cover

This Is How a Heart Breaks

Rob Thomas · 2005

37 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · post-bop

A collection of pulsating remixes that transform emotional balladry into dance floor anthems with an infectious energy.

Why this album works

The album's remixes gained significant traction in dance music circles, showcasing Thomas's versatility beyond rock. It also featured prominently on various dance charts, contributing to the blending of alternative rock and electronic genres during the mid-2000s.
Best for
infectious energy for dancing steady progression throughout tracks for club atmospheres
Context
Released in 2005, 'This Is How a Heart Breaks' marks Rob Thomas's exploration of the remix culture following his successful solo debut 'Something to Be' in 2005. At this point, he was transitioning from a frontman of Matchbox Twenty to establishing his personal brand as a solo artist, experimenting with club-oriented sounds.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Is How a Heart Breaks (That Kid Chris club mix) Standout 9:47
  • 2 This Is How a Heart Breaks (Ford club mix) Standout 7:31
  • 3 This Is How a Heart Breaks (Pull Defibrillator mix) Standout 6:31
  • 4 This Is How a Heart Breaks (B & B club mix) 6:22
  • 5 This Is How a Heart Breaks (Ford dub mix) 7:31

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