This Is How a Heart Breaks cover

Released 21 years ago this June

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious energy for dancing
  • steady progression throughout tracks
  • for club atmospheres
  • uplifting remixes for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective sounds
  • want standalone, varied tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Matchbox Twenty· John Mayer· Lifehouse

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Is How a Heart Breaks (That Kid Chris club mix) 9:47
  • 2 This Is How a Heart Breaks (Ford club mix) 7:31
  • 3 This Is How a Heart Breaks (Pull Defibrillator mix) 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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