''Songs of Love and Heartache'' is the sixth greatest hits compilation album by American

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artist

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. It was released in the United States on November 2, 2009 on the

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and

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labels. The album itself contains 12 songs, which consists of 7 singles, 3 album tracks, and 2 previously unreleased songs.

Critical reception

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of

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writes, "Released exclusively through

, the 2009 compilation ''Songs of Love & Heartache'' delivers upon its title's promise, serving up 12 tunes of romance won and lost, including two perfectly fine previously unreleased cuts."

Track listing

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'' and the album's liner notes.

Charts and certifications

''Songs of Love and Heartache'' debuted at number 34 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 for the week of November 21, 2009, where it stayed for one week.

Charts

References

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