Various - The Heat Is On The Rock Collection Vol 4

Review by Chris Cantisano

Album Review: The Heat Is On – The Rock Collection Vol 4 (1994) Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into The Heat Is On – The Rock Collection Vol 4, a gloriously chaotic mixtape from 1994 that somehow crams New Wave, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Indie Rock, Prog Rock, Blues Rock, and Synth-pop into one wild ride. It’s like someone threw a bunch of genres into a blender and hit “puree.” Spoiler alert: it works. Sort of. Compiled by Colin Ashby and Neil Austin Productions for the UK-based label New Sound 1, this album feels less like a cohesive project and more like a playlist your cool-but-slightly-confused uncle made after raiding his record collection. And honestly? That’s part of its charm. Let’s talk about two tracks that stuck with me—because let’s face it, no one has time to review all 20 songs unless they’re getting paid by the word (spoiler: I’m not). First up, “Heat Of The Moment” by Asia. Oh man, if this track doesn’t scream early ‘80s power ballad energy, I don’t know what does. You’ve probably heard it in every montage scene ever created—it’s dramatic, over-the-top, and just begging to be belted out at karaoke. There’s something oddly satisfying about how unapologetically cheesy it is. Like, yeah, we get it, you’re in the moment. But dang, do they sell it well. Every synth stab hits harder than my coffee addiction on a Monday morning. Then there’s “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor. Look, you can’t escape this song even if you tried. It’s basically the audio equivalent of chugging raw adrenaline while sprinting uphill. I mean, come on—it’s the ultimate pump-up anthem. Whether you’re prepping for a big meeting or pretending your grocery run is an epic training montage, this track delivers. Sure, it’s been played to death, but hearing it again here reminds you why it became iconic in the first place. Plus, those opening guitar riffs are pure gold—like finding an extra fry at the bottom of the bag. The rest of the album keeps things interesting, bouncing between styles faster than a caffeinated DJ at a house party. One minute you’re grooving to Tina Turner vibes with “Bette Davis Eyes,” and the next you’re rocking out to Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” vibes via “The Heat Is On.” Honestly, it’s exhausting—but also kind of fun. So who’s this compilation for? Probably people who love nostalgia trips or anyone trying to soundtrack their life with maximum variety. If you’re looking for depth or cohesion, maybe steer clear. But if you want a whirlwind tour through decades of rock and pop history, you could do worse. Final thought: Listening to The Heat Is On feels like flipping channels on an old-school TV—you never know what you’ll land on, but you might just find something worth sticking around for. Or, you know, you’ll end up wondering why they included so many sax solos. Either way, it’s a trip. P.S. Did anyone else notice how half these songs sound better when you’re slightly tipsy? Asking for a friend.

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Artist: Various
Album: The Heat Is On The Rock Collection Vol 4

1994

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Perfect Strangers
Spirit Of Radio
Real Wild Child
Centrefold
Come Dancing
Confidence Man
Strange Little Girl
Heat Of The Moment
The Heat Is On
Eye Of The Tiger
Ticket To The Moon
Pamela
Look Away
The Valley Road
The Best Of Times
St Elmo's Fire
Ride Like The Wind
Superstitious
Bette Davis Eyes
My Oh My

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Iggy Pop - Real Wild Child (Wild One)

The Jeff Healey Band - Confidence Man

Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers (Perfect Strangers)

Rocky III " Eye of the Tiger " Survivor

GLENN FREY - THE HEAT IS ON

Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes (1981) HQ

Electric Light Orchestra - Ticket To The Moon (Audio)

Sad Cafe My Oh My (HQ Audio)

Rush - The Spirit Of Radio

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NSCD 002

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New Sound 1

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Companies

Role	Company
Licensed Through	BMG Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Newsound Ltd.
Copyright (c)	Newsound Ltd.
Distributed By	T.H.E., Unit One,
Published By	Famous Chappell

Credits

Role	Credit
Compiled By	Colin Ashby, Neil Austin Productions

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Track detail:
# 1: Famous Chappell (p) 1984 MCA Records Inc
Original sound recordings made by MCA Records Inc MCA Records Ltd are the exclusive licensees for the UK (US 2, Dec 84)
# 2: Island Music Ltd/Warner Chappell Music Ltd (p) 1982 David Geffen Co.
Original sound recordings made by David Geffen Co. MCA Records Ltd are the exclusive licensees for the UK (US 4, Apr 82)
# 3: Warner Chappell Music Ltd (p) 1982 Scotti Brothers Inc
Licensed from Polygram Special Markets (UK & US 1, Jun 82)
# 4: Carlin Music Corp (p) 1990 Polygram Records Inc (New York)
Licensed from Polygram Special Markets (UK 13, Mar 80)
# 5: Centrecity Music Ltd (p) 1981 EMI America Records Inc.
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI America. A Division of Capitol Records Inc Licensed by EMI Special Markets (US 1, Feb 82)
# 6: Southern Music Publishing Co. Ltd (p) 1986 A&M Records Ltd
Licensed from Polygram Special Markets on behalf of A&M Records (UK 10, Dec 86)
# 7: St Annes Music Ltd (p) 1979 BMG Records (UK) Ltd
Issued under licence from BMG Records (UK) Ltd (UK 14, Mar 80)
# 8: Blackmore Music Ltd/ Rugged Music Ltd/Pussy Music Ltd (p) 1984 Polygram Records Inc (New York)
Licensed from Polygram Special Markets (UK 48, Feb 85)
# 9: EMI Songs Ltd (p) 1982 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd (UK 24, Jan 82)
# 10: Chappell Music Ltd (p) 1988 EMI Records Ltd
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd Licensed by EMI Special Markets (UK 52, Mar 88)
# 11: Plain and Simple Music/Donna Weiss Music (p) 1981 EMI America Records Inc
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI America A Division of Capitol Records Inc Licensed by EMI Special Markets (US 1, Jun 81)
# 12: Sony Music Publishing/Copyright Suspense (p) 1988 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Sony Music Entertainment Inc (US 22, Mar 88)
# 13: EMI Music Publishing Ltd (p) 1988 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Sony Music Entertainment Inc (US 31, Aug 88)
# 14: Warner Chappell Music Ltd (p) 1988 Arista Records Inc
Issued under licence from BMG Records (UK) Ltd (-)
# 15: 10 Music Ltd (p) 1986 Phonogram Ltd (London)
Licensed from Polygram Special Markets (UK 7, Apr 86)
# 16: Stygian Songs (p) 1980 A&M Records Inc (Los Angeles)
Licensed from Polygram Special Markets on behalf of A&M Records (US 3, Feb 84)
# 17: BMG Music Publishing Ltd (p) 1985 BMG Music
Issued under licence from BMG Records (UK) Ltd (UK 5, May 88)
# 18: Davray Music Ltd (Carlin) (p) 1982 Arista Records
Issued under licence from BMG Records (UK) Ltd (US 6, May 83)
# 19: Warner Chappell Music Ltd/EMI Music Publishing Ltd/ Bogus Global (p) 1985 Columbia Pictures Industries Inc
Licensed from Polygram Special Markets (US 1, Jul 85)
# 20: Plumshaft Ltd/EMI Music Publishing Ltd (p) 1982 EMI Records Ltd
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd Licensed by EMI Special Markets (UK 7, Aug 82)
(-) Denotes Highest Chart Position and Date
(p) 1994 Newsound Ltd (c) 1994 Newsound Ltd

Barcodes

Barcode: 5 028376 000023
Matrix / Runout: NSCD 002
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 5J04
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 5J17
ASIN: B000092EAB
Rights Society: mcps

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Heat Is On The Rock Collection Vol 4* is basically a time capsule of rock and electronic greatness from the UK. Released in 1994, it’s packed with tracks that span everything from New Wave to Hard Rock. What’s wild is how it mixes iconic songs like *Eye Of The Tiger* and *Bette Davis Eyes* with lesser-known gems. It’s like a playlist made by music lovers, not algorithms. Colin Ashby and Neil Austin Productions pulled it all together, creating a compilation that feels personal yet totally epic. A true snapshot of its time!

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1ldesign

2025-03-13

Pán Minister vnútra Slovenskej republiky Mikulec ??? polícia SR Obvodné oddelenie PZ SR Senica ??? ako ste mohli klamať všetci

norelys2

2025-03-12

HULKMANİA

jgamissansmacia

2025-03-12

Ako ste ma tak mohli klamať všetci,to je jedno opozícia, koalícia

mayathebard

2025-03-12

Eye of the Tiger

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2025-03-11

La même tête de Mr LUCA CONTINUE LA FONTE

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2025-03-10

Tenho 43 anos quando criança virei fã desde o primeiro filme do stalone

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2025-03-10

Me playing wii sports boxing against my sister:

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2025-03-10

04:01 plank challange passed. ?????

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2025-03-10

Eye of the tiger this song is so nostalgic. Thanks for Stallone to make that Rocky Franchise. ❤

kiranmarathe

2025-03-09

Ukraine

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2025-03-08

subscribe plis

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2025-03-08

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2025-03-07

la mejor rocky 3

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2025-03-07

paaam pam pam get the bad guys

shuaibdanilo23

2025-03-07

Clubber Land era más fuerte, más poderoso y mucho más resistente y despiadado (era un verdadero villano). Sobre todo como dijo Micky, tenía HAMBRE!
Esta película es mi top favorito 2 y en mi opinión aquí debió acabar la Franquicia de Rocky.
Porque aquí el hombre que lo tenía todo aprendió la lección de su vida.
Ojos de tigre amigo, ojos de tigre ?