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Hearts

by America

Released: March 19, 1975

Folk rock, pop rock, soft rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Hearts" is the fifth studio album by the American folk rock band America, released in 1975. The album features a mix of upbeat, radio-friendly tracks and introspective ballads, showcasing the band's versatility and songwriting prowess. The album marks a continuation of America's signature sound, characterized by lush harmonies, acoustic guitar melodies, and introspective lyrics.

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Other highlights on the album include the breezy…

Other highlights on the album include the breezy "Woman Tonight," the reflective "Company," and the melodic "Old Virginia," which pays homage to the band's Southern roots.

The album further solidified America's reputation as one…

The album further solidified America's reputation as one of the leading bands of the 1970s folk rock movement and remains a favorite among fans of the genre.

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Essential Tracks

Daisy Jane

Old Virginia

Other highlights on the album include the breezy "Woman Tonight," the reflective "Company," and the melodic "Old Virginia," which pays homage to the band's Southern roots.

Company

Other highlights on the album include the breezy "Woman Tonight," the reflective "Company," and the melodic "Old Virginia," which pays homage to the band's Southern roots.

Woman Tonight

Other highlights on the album include the breezy "Woman Tonight," the reflective "Company," and the melodic "Old Virginia," which pays homage to the band's Southern roots.

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Reception

Standout tracks include the hit single "Sister Golden Hair," which became one of America's most popular songs and reached the top of the charts, and the nostalgic "Daisy Jane," which features gentle acoustic guitar melodies and evocative lyrics. "Hearts" received positive reviews from critics upon its release, with praise for its melodic hooks, tight harmonies, and polished production.

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The Complete Album Story

"Hearts" is the fifth studio album by the American folk rock band America, released in 1975. The album marks a continuation of America's signature sound, characterized by lush harmonies, acoustic guitar melodies, and introspective lyrics.

The album features a mix of upbeat, radio-friendly tracks and introspective ballads, showcasing the band's versatility and songwriting prowess. Standout tracks include the hit single "Sister Golden Hair," which became one of America's most popular songs and reached the top of the charts, and the nostalgic "Daisy Jane," which features gentle acoustic guitar melodies and evocative lyrics.

Other highlights on the album include the breezy "Woman Tonight," the reflective "Company," and the melodic "Old Virginia," which pays homage to the band's Southern roots.

"Hearts" received positive reviews from critics upon its release, with praise for its melodic hooks, tight harmonies, and polished production. The album further solidified America's reputation as one of the leading bands of the 1970s folk rock movement and remains a favorite among fans of the genre.