🇷🇴🇩 🇸🇹🇪🇼🇦🇷🇹 - 🇻🇦🇬🇦🇧🇴🇳🇩 🇭🇪🇦🇷🇹 (1991)
The vibe: blending smooth pop-rock with a massive dose of heartfelt, raspy soul
Hot take: This record catches Rod right at the intersection of his classic 70s grit and sleek 90s production, and honestly, the texture of his voice here is magic. People love to sleep on this era, but the way the massive drum sounds blend with those gospel-soaked backing vocals feels so incredibly lush. Great for anyone who loves big, dramatic hooks and total emotional vulnerability.
My no skips track: "The Motown Song" the bagpipes mixed with that massive, soaring chorus will absolutely level you on the first listen.
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1. Rhythm of My Heart 00:00
2. Rebel Heart 04:14
3. Broken Arrow 08:24
4. It Takes Two (duet with Tina Turner) 12:51
5. When a Man's in Love 17:05
6. You Are Everything 22:39
7. The Motown Song (with The Temptations) 26:49
8. Go Out Dancing 30:49
9. No Holding Back 35:09
10. Have I Told You Lately 40:58
11. Moment of Glory 44:59
12. If Only 49:46