Restless Heart - Greatest Hits

I really wouldn't classify Restless Heart as a typical country group. Let's face it, when I hear the name "Restless Heart," I don't categorize them with country staples such as the Statler Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, or even Alabama. I do see them fitting in somewhere along the lines of Little Texas and the Desert Rose Band, however.This album is a great compilation for the casual fan and the hardcore Restless Heart listener. It includes all of their biggest radio hits like "The Bluest Eyes In Texas," "I'll Still Be Loving You," and "Why Does It Have To Be." It bridges the time when Larry Stewart was in the group to the time that he was out of it. The biggest hits minus Stewart are here("When She Cries" and "Dancy's Dream"). For some reason, "Mending Fences" is left off of this compilation, but I'll live.I managed to see this group minus Stewart a few years ago when they were supporting their "Big Iron Horses" album. They were excellent. Their appeal was evident in the crowd that night, what with everyone from cowboys to preppies and even a few bikers roaming around.Restless Heart was one of those groups who just played their own style of music. It wasn't really country, but then again, it really wasn't adult contemporary either. They snuggled up to both crowds and did it without changing their style. They didn't become popsters like Faith Hill because it brought in more money. They didn't have to change because they believed in their own music. That's a rare quality in the country scene these days, and I commend them for sticking to their guns.Get this album if you enjoy groups like Little Texas, Desert Rose Band, maybe even the Eagles. Also, I think Diamond Rio and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band fans can appreciate these guys as well. Check them out.

These guys are the best! This disc is sampling of their great music. This is a small collection of their music. I would suggest picking up all of their albums, as there are a lot of great songs that could not be included here. This is a must have!

I love Restless Heart and this CD is terrific - I replay it so often - and it never gets boring -

My husband loves the song When she cries. Parts of it are for me. I thought that was so sweet of my honey, so I bought it for him for Christmas

Glad to get this CD. Now I can listen, whenever I got time.

Great music. Bought as a gift.

Always liked Restless Heart.

My wife and I saw restless heart in concert recently and this CD was the first thing I bought on line after seeing the live show. Most all their hits are here and it is well worth the money. This is not a remake....these are the original cuts. You can't go wrong with music from this band. Enjoy

This compilation album was released by RCA in 1998 and reached number 47 on the country albums chart. It includes three new tracksNo End To This RoadFor Lack Of Better WordsSomebody's Gonna Get That GirlThe first two of which were released as singles.The group had disbanded in 1994 after the release of the Matters Of The Heart album and four of the five original members are present here. The missing member was Dave Innis on keyboards.This is an excellent introduction to anyone new to the band and their wonderful harmony vocals which everyone compares to Eagles.After this album they again split up until 2004.

Its a pity they didn't make more albums because the more you hear this album the better it gets.

EXCELLANT

I had never heard of this group until late last year. This is a really good greatest hits CD of a group that was popular back in the late 1980s into the 1990s. In terms of what to listen to, "Why Does It Have To Be Wrong Or Right, When She Cries, The Bluest Eyes In Texas and Tell Me What You Dream" are all really good tracks that stand out on this CD. The saxophone featured on "Tell Me What You Dream" is awesome and it reminds me of a 1980s style pop track, yet it features a country/rock sound that is quite interesting to hear for the first time. This greatest hits of Restless Heart is worth picking up if you are a fan of other groups such as Little Texas, Black Hawk, Shenandoah, and Lonestar.

This was a great band until Larry Stewart left. Great music and song writing and harmonies. The male country artists today only seem to write about driving their pick up trucks out to the country and partying. Greatest Hits is 5 star!!

This is very good country music. If you go along Nashville music bars, this is the kind of country music you hear. This CD is Nashville at home!

あまり日本では馴染みのないカントリー系のカテゴリーにはいるバンドだが、“カントリーはちょっと…”というポップスリスナーでも自信を持って薦められる。カントリー調ではあるが、ところどころ心を打たれるメロディーを織り交ぜたサウンドはへたなＰＯＰミュージックよりもはるかに魅力的だ。特に彼らのバラードチューンはすばらしい。決して大げさにではなく静かに切なくさせる曲調はベテランのメロディーメイカーとしての貫禄さえ感じる。カントリーのヘヴィーリスナーには当然“邪道”の部類に入る彼らかもしれないが、単純に良い曲が聞きたいという人には絶対にオススメ。まずこのベストアルバムを聴いて気に入ったのなら他のオリジナルアルバムにも手を伸ばして欲しい。もっと売れても良いバンドなのに、こういうのを過小評価なんだなとつくづく思ってしまう。