Wild Heart
Samantha Fish · 2015
52 min · 12 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of blues rock infused with soulful melodies and powerful guitar riffs that showcases a fiery, independent spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Road Runner — Opening with an infectious energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, highlighting Fish's dynamic vocal style.
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Go Home — This song showcases Fish's storytelling ability through evocative lyrics paired with a compelling arrangement, revealing a more introspective side of her artistry.
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Bitch on the Run — With its rebellious attitude and gritty guitar work, this track embodies the album's themes of independence and resilience, making it a standout moment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vibrant performances, solidifying Fish's unique voice in contemporary blues.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a brisk tempo, and the first half maintains this momentum with driving guitar riffs.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the dynamic interaction between Fish's voice and the instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- fiery, independent spirit celebration
- late-night driving anthems
- emotionally charged guitar solos
- soulful melodies for reflection
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- slow, patient listening preferences
- minimalist soundscape seekers
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Wild Heart marked Samantha Fish's third studio album, solidifying her presence in the contemporary blues scene after her breakout album, Black Wind Howlin'. Following critical acclaim and increased touring, this album showcased her growth as both a singer and songwriter, reflecting her artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Keb' Mo'· Susan Tedeschi
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lost Myself
The bridge shifts perspective to express a moment of vulnerability, contrasting earlier confidence with a deeper sense of introspection and longing.
This structural choice deepens the emotional complexity of the song, allowing listeners to connect with both strength and fragility.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Road Runner 3:25
- 2 Place to Fall 6:07
- 3 Blame It on the Moon 3:34
- 4 Highway’s Holding Me Now 4:25
- 5 Go Home 6:01
- 6 Jim Lee Blues Pt. 1 3:53
- 7 Turn It Up 3:39
- 8 Show Me 4:54
- 9 Lost Myself 6:04
- 10 Wild Heart 3:37
- 11 Bitch on the Run 3:14
- 12 I’m in Love With You 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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