Released 10 years ago
A Better World
Chris de Burgh · 2016
49 min · 15 tracks · rock music
A fusion of heartfelt rock and introspective ballads, reflecting on love, hope, and the human experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bethlehem Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Hope in the Human Heart — Opening with a poignant melody, this track sets the tone for the album by emphasizing resilience and optimism amidst adversity.
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Chain of Command — This song critiques leadership and accountability, showcasing de Burgh's ability to blend political commentary with accessible rock melodies.
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The Land of the Free — A powerful anthem that reflects on freedom and identity, it resonates deeply with listeners seeking connection to their homeland amid global challenges.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- mid-length tracks for casual listening
- uplifting themes of hopefulness
- warm melodies for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- want experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued creativity and engagement in the artist's later years.
- Themes
- social responsibility· political accountability· homeland identity
- Career context
- Released in 2016, A Better World is Chris de Burgh's first album in six years, following his previous release, Footsteps 2. At this point in his career, de Burgh was exploring themes of social responsibility and personal reflection, marking a return to songwriting focused on both emotional depth and broader societal issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phil Collins· James Blunt· Elton John
Tracklist
- 1 Hope in the Human Heart 0:54
- 2 Bethlehem Start here 4:11
- 3 Once in a Lifetime 3:43
- 4 The Open Door 3:49
- 5 Heart and Soul 2:42
- 6 Chain of Command 3:37
- 7 Confession 3:01
- 8 Homeland 4:32
- 9 Cry No More 3:06
- 10 Shipboard Romance 2:56
- 11 Falling Rain 3:06
- 12 All for Love 3:57
- 13 Hold On (I’m on My Way) 2:48
- 14 The Land of the Free 3:33
- 15 The Soldier 3:44
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Search for Everything
John Mayer
Explores personal reflection and emotional depth through heartfelt rock and introspective ballads.
Wrecking Ball
Bruce Springsteen
Addresses themes of social responsibility and homeland identity with a passionate rock sound.
Before This World
James Taylor
Combines introspective lyrics with a warm acoustic sound, focusing on love and human experience.
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