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The Essential Heart

Heart

Album 2002
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About this album

Sound: "A sweeping collection of rock anthems showcasing Heart's powerful vocals and multifaceted songwriting across decades."

Where they were

Released in late 2002, 'The Essential Heart' serves as a comprehensive retrospective, following Heart's resurgence in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This compilation comes after their successful studio album 'Jupiters Darling' (2004), solidifying their legacy and celebrating their impact on rock music.

Why it matters

This album compiles some of Heart's most iconic tracks, offering both longtime fans and new listeners a gateway to their extensive catalog. It highlights their chart success, including multiple Billboard hits, and showcases the band's evolution from the 1970s hard rock scene to their softer balladry in the 1980s.

Essential tracks

  • "Crazy on You" โ€” 'Crazy on You' is emblematic of Heart's early sound, merging folk-rock influences with hard-hitting guitar riffs and Ann Wilson's soaring vocals.
  • "Barracuda" โ€” With its aggressive tone and feminist themes, 'Barracuda' became one of Heart's defining anthems and a staple of classic rock radio.
  • "Alone" โ€” This power ballad showcases the emotional depth and vocal prowess of Ann Wilson, becoming one of their most commercially successful songs.
  • "These Dreams" โ€” 'These Dreams' highlights Heart's ability to blend rock with pop sensibilities, achieving significant chart success during the peak of their career.

Release Date

November 26, 2002

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Crazy on You 4:54
  2. 2 Magic Man 5:30
  3. 3 Dreamboat Annie (reprise) 3:49
  4. 4 Barracuda 4:23
  5. 5 Little Queen 5:13
  6. 6 Kick It Out 2:46
  7. 7 Love Alive 4:24
  8. 8 Heartless 5:00
  9. 9 Straight On 5:06
  10. 10 Dog & Butterfly 5:21
  11. 11 Silver Wheels 1:25
  12. 12 Even It Up 5:12
  13. 13 Rock and Roll (live) 5:57
  14. 14 Tell It Like It Is 3:55
  15. 15 Unchained Melody (live) 4:32
  16. 16 This Man Is Mine 3:06
  17. 17 How Can I Refuse 3:54
  18. 18 Allies 4:50

Disc 2

  1. 1 What About Love? 3:41
  2. 2 Never 4:05
  3. 3 These Dreams 4:14
  4. 4 Nothin' at All 4:13
  5. 5 If Looks Could Kill 3:43
  6. 6 Alone 3:40
  7. 7 Who Will You Run To 4:06
  8. 8 There's the Girl 3:50
  9. 9 I Want You So Bad 4:19
  10. 10 All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You 5:07
  11. 11 Wild Child 4:29
  12. 12 I Didn't Want to Need You 4:07
  13. 13 Stranded 3:56
  14. 14 Secret 4:14
  15. 15 You're the Voice (live) 5:07
  16. 16 Will You Be There (in the Morning) 4:28
  17. 17 Black on Black II 3:53
  18. 18 Ring Them Bells 3:51
  19. 19 The Road Home (edit) 3:34

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