Wild Horses – The Nashville Album cover

Wild Horses – The Nashville Album

Smokie · 1998

48 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · glam rock

A polished blend of pop rock and country influences, showcasing Smokie's melodic sensibilities and storytelling prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling
  • suitable for reflective afternoons
  • melodic tunes for sing-alongs
  • nostalgic themes of love
  • warm background for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Wild Horses – The Nashville Album' marked a significant pivot for Smokie as they embraced a more country-inflected sound. This album came after their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s, following a period of fluctuating popularity. It represented a rebranding effort to connect with American audiences during an era of renewed interest in country music.
Stylistic neighbors
Bay City Rollers· Mud· Status Quo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Desperate Measures 3:44
  • 2 Wrong Reasons 4:00
  • 3 And the Night Stood Still 4:01
  • 4 She Rides Wild Horses 3:30
  • 5 When It's the Right Time 3:51
  • 6 Looking for You 4:15
  • 7 Ain't It Funny How It Works 3:00
  • 8 All She Ever Really Wanted 2:57
  • 9 No Rest for the Wounded Heart 5:34
  • 10 When the Walls Come Down 3:59
  • 11 Goodbye Yesterday's Heartache 4:01
  • 12 If You Think You Know How to Love Me (US version) 5:25

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