Various - Hits The Girls

Review by Thao Nguyen

Hits The Girls: A 1991 Time Capsule That Still Slaps Alright, let’s talk about Hits The Girls, the 1991 compilation album that’s kinda like a musical lucky dip. It’s got everything—rock, pop, synth-pop, ballads, and even some hard-hitting vocals you didn’t know you needed. Released in Australia and New Zealand by Concept Records and K-Tel International (NZ) Ltd., this album is basically a mixtape of tracks from female artists who were absolutely owning it back in the day. Now, I’m not gonna lie, when I first saw the tracklist, my brain was like, “Wait, how many songs are on here?” There’s a lot. But two tracks stood out to me so much that they’re still stuck in my head decades later. First up: “Alone” by Heart. Man, this song hits different every time I hear it. The way Ann Wilson belts out those high notes? Absolute chills. You can feel the raw emotion bleeding through the speakers—it’s one of those songs where you just wanna close your eyes, crank the volume, and let it wash over you. Perfect for screaming along to in your car when life feels extra dramatic. Then there’s “I Heard A Rumour” by Bananarama. Oh man, this tune is pure '80s gold wrapped up in a shiny '90s bow. It’s bouncy, fun, and has lyrics that make zero sense but somehow work anyway. Like, why am I obsessed with rumors about someone else’s love life? No clue, but I don’t care because the beat is irresistible. Every time it comes on, I find myself dancing awkwardly around the room like nobody’s watching—which, honestly, is the best way to enjoy it. What makes Hits The Girls cool is how it throws together all these genres and styles without feeling messy. One minute you’re vibing to soft rock ballads, the next you’re jamming to punchy synth-pop beats. And yeah, sure, some tracks haven’t aged as well as others (cough “Physical Favours” cough), but overall, it’s a solid snapshot of what was hot at the time. Looking back, it’s kinda wild how albums like this were put together—not too much thought, just grab a bunch of popular tunes, slap ‘em on a disc, and boom, instant hit. But hey, isn’t that part of its charm? It’s unpretentious, fun, and reminds us that sometimes music doesn’t need to be deep or groundbreaking to leave an impression. Oh, random thought: whoever decided to include TWO versions of “Don’t You Want Me” must’ve really loved that song—or maybe they just forgot they already added it. Either way, bold move. Props to them. So yeah, if you ever stumble across Hits The Girls in a secondhand shop or online, give it a spin. You might just rediscover a few gems you forgot existed. Or at least have a laugh at how gloriously chaotic '90s playlists could be.

Artist: Various
Album: Hits The Girls

1988

Rating: 3.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Breakout
Adultery
Kiss Me Deadly
I Heard A Rumour
Alone
Showing Out
Don`t You Want Me
Luka
Hazy Shade Of Winter
I Think We're Alone Now
First We Take Manhattan
You I Know
Girlfriend
Prove Your Love
What You Get Is What You See
What You Get It What You See	3:52
Foolish Beat
Could've Been
We Connect
Light Hearted
Heart And Soul
Toy Boy
Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now
Physical Favours	4:25
Pink Cadillac
I Can't Wait
Physcal Favours
Nasty
Could´ve Been
You Came
No Memory
Is This Love?
Don't You Want Me

Video

The Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter (Official Video)

Sharon O'Neill - Physical Favours

Jenny Morris - You I Know

Tina Turner - What You Get Is What You See (Official Music Video)

Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait (Official Music Video)

Jennifer Warnes - First We Take Manhattan

Stacey Q - We Connect (Ofiicial Music Video)

Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour (Official Video)

Heart - Alone

Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now (Official Music Video)

Swing Out Sister - Breakout (Official Music Video)

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Catalog Numbers

CC0084
KT 129CD
CC0684
KT129

Labels

Concept Records
K-Tel International (NZ) Ltd.

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lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
écouter en ligne
online anhören
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
ascolta in linea
ouvir online

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Vinyl
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CD

Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	K-Tel
Made By	Disctronics B
Distributed By	Concept Records Pty. Limited

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Matrix / Runout: MADE BY DISCTRONICS B **CC0684** 601

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Hits The Girls* is like a musical time capsule from 1991, packed with tracks that blend rock, pop, and electronic vibes. It’s wild how it mixes styles like synth-pop, hard rock, and ballads all in one place. Released in Australia and New Zealand by Concept Records and K-Tel International, it’s basically a playlist of powerhouse songs from female artists of the era. Tracks like “Alone,” “I Heard A Rumour,” and “Physical Favours” show off some serious vocal talent and killer beats. Fun fact—it even includes “Luka,” the hauntingly beautiful song by Suzanne Vega. If you’re into nostalgia or just love discovering music that’s got a bit of everything, this album’s a gem.

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09817083633852dc20

2025-03-16

Back then videos were mini movies ✊?????

cantspeaklattin

2025-03-16

The only thing bad about the song -> to short.

smiley97111

2025-03-16

Part of the soundtrack for Less than Zero.

airintok9

2025-03-15

Time, time, time
See what's become of me
While I looked around for my possibilities
I was so hard to please
Look around
Leaves are brown
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter.