[Rock] Various Artists - Rock Ballads Forever (1998) (4CD) [FLAC]

Various Artists - Rock Ballads Forever (1998) (4CD)
| FLAC+CUE | 1.8 GB | Rock | Label: EMI | Full Covers |

Released in 1998 by EMI, Rock Ballads Forever is a monumental 4-CD collection that celebrates the emotional and melodic side of rock music. Across 60 tracks, this anthology captures the essence of rock’s softer, more introspective spirit, blending power, poetry, and passion into a timeless listening journey. Presented in pristine FLAC quality with full covers, the set is a must-have for rock enthusiasts and nostalgic listeners alike.

CD1 sets the tone with legendary acts like Deep Purple’s soulful “Soldier of Fortune” and Jethro Tull’s progressive classic “Thick As A Brick.” The mix of heartfelt storytelling and acoustic charm continues with Don McLean’s anthemic “American Pie” and Joshua Kadison’s tender ballad “Jessie.” The balance between vintage blues-rock (The Animals’ “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”) and reflective rock poetry (Cockney Rebel’s “Sebastian”) gives this disc an emotive depth.

CD2 leans into iconic love ballads, from Scorpions’ epic “Still Loving You” to Poison’s tearful “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” adds a haunting, art-rock dimension, while Richard Marx’s “Right Here Waiting” and Alias’ “More Than Words Can Say” deliver pure emotional resonance.

CD3 explores reflective melancholy with Marillion’s “Kayleigh” and Deep Purple’s “When a Blind Man Cries,” interwoven with melodic hits like Spandau Ballet’s “True” and Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes.” The variety keeps the mood rich and unpredictable.

CD4 concludes with soulful anthems—Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” Sinead O’Connor’s unforgettable “Nothing Compares 2 U,” and The Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun.” It’s a poignant finale that merges introspection with timeless artistry.

Overall, Rock Ballads Forever is a beautifully curated journey through the heart of rock’s emotional landscape—perfect for late-night reflection, long drives, or anyone seeking the soul behind the sound.

Tracklist:
CD1
01. Deep Purple - Soldier Of Fortune
02. Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick
03. M.S.G. - Nightmare
04. Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield
05. Don McLean - American Pie
06. The Band - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
07. Cockney Rebel - Sebastian
08. Joshua Kadison - Jessie
09. Marilion - Sympathy
10. Concrete Blonde - Joey (Acoustic Version)
11. Barclay James Harvest - Mocking Bird
12. Manfred Man - I Put A Spell On You
13. The Animals - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
14. Ike & Tina Turner - I've Been Loving You
15. Canned Heat - On The Road Again

CD2
01. Scorpions - Still Loving You
02. Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
03. Richard Marx - Right There Waiting
04. Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill
05. Bob Welch - The Ghost Of Flight 401
06. Dr. Hook - I Gave Her Comfort
07. Maggie Reilly - To France
08. John Waite - Missing You
09. Al Stewart - On The Border
10. Adrian Gurvitz - Classic
11. Don McLean - Vincent
12. Alias - More Than Words Can Say
13. Horse - Careful
14. Taking Heads - Sax And Violins
15. Mink De Ville - Heaven Stood Still
16. Ultravox - Vienna
17. Wishbone Ash - Witness To Wonder

CD3
01. Marillion - Kayleigh
02. U.F.O. - Bella Donna
03. Thunder - Low Life In High Places
04. Deep Purple - When A Blind Man Cries
05. Scorpions - Always Somewhere
06. Vixen - Cryin'
07. Billy Idol - Sweet Sixteen
08. The Stranglers - Golden Brown
09. Spandau Ballet - True
10. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
11. The Hollies - The Air That I Breathe
12. Richard Marx - Hazard
13. Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Mr. Soft
14. Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
15. Oscar Benton - Bensonhurst Blues
16. Tasmin Archer - Sleeping Satellite
17. Lee Clayton - A Little Cocaine

CD4
01. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
02. Sinead O' Conor - Nothing Compares To You
03. The Connels - '74-'75
04. The Stranglers - Strange Little Girl
05. (Acoustic Live Version) Mc Auley Shenker Group - Doctor, Doctor (Acoustic Live Version)
06. Jethro Tull - Too Old To Rock'n'Roll:Too Young To Die
07. Ten Years After - Love Like A Man
08. U.F.O. - Profession Of Violence
09. Baby Ruth - The Mexican
10. The Animals - The House Of The Rising Sun
11. Al Stewart - Year Of The Cat
12. Vixen - Love Is A Killer
13. Deep Purple - You Keep On Movin'
14. Great White - House Of Broken Love
15. Huey Lewis And The News - Power Of Love

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