While the synth based background of this album might not be for everyone, there is no denying the fact that Hearts and Flowers is not only one of Joan Armatrading's best albums but a staple of any solid music collection of the 1990s. It's a tale of liberation, love, and self-reliance that Armatrading has taught us time and time again. In an era where the artists of the day rarely have anything memorable to say, it's worth going back to a musically brilliant album that has true meaning and the ability to inspire.