Heroes are Hard to Find Songs Ranked

Heroes Are Hard to Find is the ninth studio album by the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released on 13 September 1974. This is the last album recorded with Bob Welch, who left the band at the end of 1974, and who was replaced by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. It was the first Fleetwood Mac studio album recorded in the US (in Los Angeles) as well as their first to enter the top 40 of the Billboard 200 album chart. The title track was edited and issued as a single but it failed to chart. Without a successful single to support the album, it still managed to peak at No. 34 on the Billboard 200 chart, which at the time was the highest Billboard placing for any Fleetwood Mac album. It also reached No. 5 on the Billboard FM Action chart. Bob Welch later re-recorded “Angel”, “Bermuda Triangle” and “Silver Heels” for His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond (2003). A re-write of “Silver Heels”, titled “Hustler”, with explicit lyrics appeared on Bob Welch Looks at Bop (1999). Here are all of Heroes are Hard to Find songs ranked.

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11. Coming Home

“Elmore James’ blues classic “Coming Home” is done up as a psychedelic jazz rocker with some sweeping aural effects and soloing. “Coming Home” begins with a spaced-out Jimi Hendrix-like hypnotic/dreamy intro (think Electric Ladyland). The drums pick up the pace a moment later. Wow this isn’t the type of song I’d ever like to come home to, haha. Oh wait, I believe I recognize this song from many years ago. Really good guitar jamming. Actually on repeated listens the drums, dreamy guitar work, and occasional bursts of piano really elevate the song to a new level of experimentation for the band.”

10. Bad Loser

“On the album’s flip, “Bad Loser” kicks in with a feisty rhythm track and insinuating guitar licks, as Chris denounces the title character. “Bad Loser” is moody and reminiscent of “Tusk” (especially the sound of the band in its beginning)..both feature a Christine McVie nearing the height of her powers.”

9. Bermuda Triangle

“Normally I don’t mind Fleetwood Mac lyrics, but this song is an exception due to how predictable and plain Bob sings about the mysterious nature of the Bermuda Triangle. Bermuda Triangle is a bit wan and murky but rocks agreeably enough.”

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8. Prove Your Love

“Prove Your Love” would have benefitted from a quicker pace, but the emotional impact of her singing adds a wistful resonance to a familiar theme. “Prove Your Love” (by kissing me… no thanks, really don’t!) has some FANTASTIC vocal mannerisms in the beginning playing along with the piano/drums courtesy of Christine McVie.”

7. Safe Harbour

“Safe Harbour” is really dreamy with the guitar work. This is basically the entire song (hey it’s short at only a couple minutes away). Really beautiful tune and one of my favorites on the album despite its short length.”

6. Come a Little Bit Closer

“Come a Little Bit Closer” is the best song on side one! Of course we both know why- Christine McVie. Her voice escalates this country-ish ballad to another level. Nothing particularly noteworthy about the song other than the glowing atmosphere. Just a solid singing performance.”

5. Born Enchanter

“Born Enchanter” begins on a mid-tempo note with some funk thrown in. This song is really bizarre. It’s an attempt at the blues but done so in Bob Welch’s own unique way. I don’t know what to think about it to be honest. The vocals unintentionally remind me of Russell Mael of Sparks fame.”

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4. Angel

“Bob Welch’s best here, Angel, is a tad lugubrious but builds up a nice head of steam with an insistent chunck-a chunck-a rhythm guitar and gives this tale of another of his many ethereal inamoratas some serious weight…it presages the music his subsequent band, Paris, made.”

3. Silver Heels

“Silver Heels” has a vocal melody that makes me think it’s a throwback to the 50’s rock scene. I sense another country rock influence too. I may be crazy but I believe I detect a slight Paul McCartney & the Wings influence and the song “Jet” in particular every so often in the guitar playing.”

2. She’s Changing Me

“She’s Changing Me” has an AWESOME intro! Bob’s vocals give this fast-paced country song a boost in excitement. This song swifts from unsettling to soothing in an instant which is unique, and Bob’s vocals aren’t much different from Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys on a few occasions or perhaps Dan Fogelberg or Dewey Bunnell of America fame.”

1. Heroes Are Hard to Find

“The album begins with the title song appropriately titled “Heroes Are Hard To Find”. Not particularly fond of the horns in the intro and chorus. Doesn’t seem like a fitting instrument for a Fleetwood Mac song. At least, I’m used to the band either writing pop/rock tunes or rocking out with the lengthy bluesy guitar jams during the Peter Green years. Horns are just… well nothing to really criticize since the tune’s so short of course. “