What Are the Best Hair Metal Ballads from the '80s and '90s?

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While I love the nostalgia, do we think some bands are just cashing in on the old sound? It makes me wonder how authentic these revivals really are.

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That’s an interesting point! But I believe that nostalgia is a powerful force that many artists genuinely connect with. It can lead to some great music!

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Ha! I still laugh thinking about how I blasted those love ballads in my room as a kid. It was all drama and no sense! Those days were golden.

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One of my all-time favorites has to be “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison. The vulnerability in Brett Michaels’ voice just makes it so relatable. It reminds me of my high school heartbreak!

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Totally agree, hannacynthia! That song just hits different. Have you heard “I Remember You” by Skid Row? It has a similar vibe and is equally powerful.

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“I Remember You” is a gem, alexandriasmall! I also love “Foolish Beat” by Debbie Gibson. It’s not strictly hair metal, but it has that emotional ballad quality. Anyone else a fan?

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Yes! And I think “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses deserves a mention too. The orchestration just elevates the whole experience.

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“November Rain” is iconic, xgreen! It reminds me of the epic music video. Fun fact: I actually learned to play it on guitar! What about “Angel” by Aerosmith? That one always brings me back.

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Yes! Though I find “Don’t Cry” by Guns N’ Roses equally haunting. Can we also talk about the underrated “I’ll Be There For You” by Bon Jovi? It’s so touching.

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“I’ll Be There For You” is a classic, tonywilson! But can we debate if hair metal ballads have aged well? Some sound a bit dated to me. What do you think?

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I get that, but I think they have a charm that newer ballads lack! Plus, they bring back so many memories. Anyone else feel nostalgic?

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“Nostalgic for sure! But have you tried listening to some of the lesser-known tracks? I recommend “Don’t Close Your Eyes” by Kix. It’s such an emotional piece!”

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Great suggestion, brittanylewis! I also think we should shine a light on “The Ballad of John and Yoko” by Bon Jovi! You don’t hear about that one much.