VA - Metal Ballads Vol. 1-4 [1988-1991] (4CD)⭐

VA - Metal Ballads Vol. 1-4

Label: RCA
Series: Metal Ballads
Released: 1989-1991
Genre: Rock
Audio codec: Mp3 320 kbps

VA - Metal Ballads Volume 1-4 is a compilation series that captures the softer, emotional side of hard rock and heavy metal. Released by BMG/RCA between 1988 and 1991, these four volumes showcase some of the most iconic rock ballads, blending soaring melodies with powerful guitar work.

The series kicks off with Volume 1, featuring classics like Whitesnake’s "Is This Love," Heart’s "Alone," and Scorpions’ "Still Loving You." This collection set the tone for the series, proving that metal could be just as heartfelt as it was heavy. Volume 2 follows with unforgettable tracks such as Poison’s "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," Cinderella’s "Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)," and Deep Purple’s "Soldier of Fortune." By Volume 3, the series continues to deliver emotional intensity, featuring Mötley Crüe’s "Without You," Great White’s "Save Your Love," and Scorpions’ "Always Somewhere." The final installment, Volume 4, rounds out the collection with Bon Jovi’s "I’ll Be There for You," Europe’s "Open Your Heart," and Gary Moore’s "Still Got the Blues."

These compilations became essential listening for fans of melodic rock, offering a perfect mix of passion and power.

Track lists
Vol. 1
01. Whitesnake - This is Love 4:42
02. Msg (McAuley Schenker Group) - Time 3:59
03. Reo Speedwagon - Keep on Loving You 3:21
04. Heart - Alone 3:39
05. Darxon - Hungry 6:01
06. Phenomena Ii - Did it All for Love 5:00
07. Magnum - When The World Comes Down 5:22
08. Scorpions - Still Loving You 6:29
09. Gary Moore - Always Gonna Love You 3:55
10. Steeler - The Deeper The Night 5:12
11. Strangeways - Goodnight La 5:03
12. Bonfire - Give it A Try 4:31
13. Europe - Carrie 4:32
14. Nazareth - Love Hurts 3:52

Vol. 2
01. Cinderella - Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone) 5:20
02. House of Lords - Love Don't Lie 4:18
03. Deep Purple - Soldier of Fortune 3:15
04. Quiet Riot - Don't Wanna Be Your Fool 5:03
05. Darxon - Don't Give Up 4:30
06. Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn 4:21
07. Bonfire - You Make Me Feel 4:42
08. Scorpions - Holiday 6:34
09. Kingdom Come - What Love Can Be 4:46
10. Gary Moore - Empty Rooms 4:14
11. Zed Yago - The Pale Man 4:50
12. Motley Crue - You're All I Need 4:34
13. Nazareth - Dream On 3:27
14. White Lion - When The Children Cry 4:16

Vol. 3
01. Scorpions - Always Somewhere 4:58
02. Great White - Save Your Love 5:44
03. Motley Crue - Without You 4:28
04. Kix - Don't Close Your Eyes 4:17
05. Warrant - Heaven 3:56
06. Accept - Mistreated 4:44
07. Roko - Hold On 4:18
08. Skid Row - I Remember You 5:14
09. Alice Cooper - Only My Heart Talkin' 4:45
10. Giant - I'll See You in My Dreams 4:46
11. Deep Purple - Wasted Sunsets 3:56
12. Axel Rudi Pell - Broken Heart 5:09
13. Bonfire - Who's Foolin' Who 3:35
14. Gary Moore - Parisienne Walkways (Live) 5:59
15. Whitesnake - We Wish You Well 1:35

Vol. 4
01. Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne - Close My Eyes Forever 4:42
02. Robert Plant - Ship of Fools 5:01
03. Msg (McAuley Schenker Group) - Anytime 5:44
04. Scorpions - Believe in Love 5:24
05. Y & T - Don't Be Afraid of The Dark 4:49
06. Cheap Trick - Wherever I Would Be 4:06
07. Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues (For You) 4:10
08. House of Lords - It Ain't Love 4:09
09. Damn Yankees - High Enough 4:46
10. Winger - Without The Night 5:04
11. Marillion - Kayleigh 3:32
12. German Rock Project - Let Love Conquer The World 5:08
13. Tyketto - Standing Alone 5:28
14. Kane Roberts - Does Anybody Really Fall in Love Anymore 4:24
15. Crash N' Burn - So Close to Me 4:40
16. Axel Rudi Pell - When A Blind Man Cries 4:36