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What About Love

Heart · 1985

15 min · 4 tracks · rock music

Heart's 'What About Love' blends soaring rock anthems with emotive power ballads that define mid-80s arena rock.

What About Love is a single by Heart, released in 1985. Heart's 'What About Love' blends soaring rock anthems with emotive power ballads that define mid-80s arena rock. The album was significant in re-establishing Heart as a leading force in rock music during the 1980s, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. Its title track became one of the band's most recognizable songs, receiving heavy rotation on radio and MTV, contributing to the resurgence of female-led rock bands in mainstream music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does What About Love sound like?

Heart's 'What About Love' blends soaring rock anthems with emotive power ballads that define mid-80s arena rock. Rooted in rock music.

What makes What About Love by Heart notable?

The album was significant in re-establishing Heart as a leading force in rock music during the 1980s, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. Its title track became one of the band's most recognizable songs, receiving heavy rotation on radio and MTV, contributing to the resurgence of female-led rock bands in mainstream music. Released in 1985, 'What About Love' marked Heart's return to prominence after a period of declining commercial success. This album served as their first major release under Capitol Records, revitalizing their career and introducing a new sound that incorporated more polished production techniques compared to their earlier work.

How many songs are on What About Love?

What About Love has 4 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·15:36

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

  • 1 What About Love? (extended version) Standout 3:43
  • 2 Shell Shock 3:45
  • 3 Crazy on You Standout 4:19
  • 4 Dreamboat Annie Standout 3:47

Release Date

June 1, 1985

Genre

rock music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

15 min 36 sec