The Essential Heart 3.0

Heart | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: September 4, 2009
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: Epic/Legacy
• Copyright: (P) 1976,1978,1985,1987,1990,1991,1993,1994,2002 Capitol Records,Inc., 1977,1978,1980,1982,1983,2002 Sony Music Entertainment Inc./(P) 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
• Total Length: 3:08:55
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• ASIN: B0030IEC08
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Third Disc Selection, September 29, 2008

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Rob Astor (Jackson, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Essential 3.0 Heart (Eco-Friendly Packaging) (Audio CD)

Of all the Greatest hits compilations released by Heart over the last ten years or so, The Essential Heart 3.0 is finally the most comprehensive collection with the inclusion of a thrid disc. Although the third disc only has eight tracks, all of them really do belong on a title called The Essential Heart.

For the first time since being left of the band's 1980 Greatest Hits disc, "Strange Euphoria" and "Hit Single" have returned in CD format. Also, any past Heart collection should have at least included "Mistral Wind". This collection contains the live version for the 1980 Greatest Hits. (Personally, I would have liked to have seen the 2002 version from Alive In Seattle, but, having "Mistral Wind" in the set is important no matter what version. It is THE song Heart is all about; acoustic ballads to Zeppelin driven rockers.)

"Bebe Le Stange" was on the band's 1998 Greatest Hits and left off the first Essential release for some odd reason. Same for "Strong, Strong Wind". Both tracks are available here. Another concert crowd pleaser, "City's Burning", has also been included. Rounding out the set are "Sylvan Song" and "Dream Of The Archer", also songs worthy of inclusion on an Essential Heart release (again, I would have personally prefered the newer version from The Road Home).

I rated the collection four stars because I think disc three could have been better. There are still a few obious omissions of songs that were singles or that should be included in their own right ("Magazine", "Without You", "Wait For An Answer", "The Perfect Goodbye", "Oldest Story In The World", "Make Me", "Alomst Paradise" sung by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson from Footloose, "The Best Man In The World" by Ann Wilson from The Golden Child, "All For Love" by Nancy Wilson from Singles). Another nice touch would have been to include some of the live tracks from Alive In Seattle, particularly the Heart originals ("Sister Wild Rose", "Heaven", "Two Faces Of Eve", "Break The Rock"). I'm not really fond of the paper board packaging. I'd much prefer my musical treasures to be protected in plastic jewel cases. (Yes, I fully expect to be around another 100 years! LOL)

As a collecion of essential Heart music, The Essential Heart 3.0 gets nothing but top marks. Perhaps a future essential release will take some of my suggestions to Heart, pun intended. ;-)

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Heart 3.0 Review, July 29, 2010

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Jerry Huff (SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Essential 3.0 Heart (Eco-Friendly Packaging) (Audio CD)

I love this album, it includes practically every "Heart" song that I enjoy listening to. I had the Essential Heart album with just the 2 discs and it was one of my most played cds. I am a huge "Heart" fan, and I think Ann Wilson has one of the best if not the best rock voices ever for a female singer. I traded my "Essential Heart cd for a copy of the "3.0 version" at a local CD shop, because it had an additional CD with it. It had songs that I felt should have been included in the first place, such as the live version of "Mistral Wind" and "Bebe Le Strange from 'Heart Greatest/Live' and "City's Burning" from the almost impossible to find on CD 'Private Audition' album. There are a few songs that I would've put on there, that wasn't, such as "Sweet Darlin' either version live or studio. Treat Me Well (Nancy song) from 'Little Queen'. "Bright Light Girl" from 'Private Audition' just to name a few. But, for the average person that wants a pretty well defining artist album, 'The Essential Heart 3.0' album is a great one. Oh yes, when I got my copy of 'Essential Heart 3.0 from my local CD shop home, it was missing a disc, I took it back and my "Essential Heart (2 cd) album was sold. So, I ordered a copy of the "3.0" cd from "Amazon.com" I love the album. - J. Huff

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, February 5, 2009

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Christopher M. Fulton "Purveyor of Truth" (Streator, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essential 3.0 Heart (Eco-Friendly Packaging) (Audio CD)

Wow. Heart is one of the seminal bands of the 70's and 80's. They are a truly timeless and classic band. Annie's vocals are great. Nancy's guitar work is awesome as well. These are songs that NEVER grow old. Listen once, listen a billion times, great each time. Some of these songs I've never heard, but that's all right. Heart is one of those bands you know from note one. Put this is, crank the stereo up as loud as it'll go (if not louder) and enjoy one of the best bands...Ever.