What makes All That Jazz by Breathe notable?

'All That Jazz' achieved notable chart success, reaching the top 10 in several countries and solidifying Breathe's presence in the pop genre. The album's lead single, 'Hands to Heaven', became a major hit, significantly contributing to its commercial performance and earning critical acclaim for its songwriting and production quality. Released as Breathe's debut album, 'All That Jazz' marked a significant entry into the late 1980s pop landscape. At this time, the band had just emerged from the UK music scene, having previously garnered attention with their hit single 'Hands to Heaven'. This album set the stage for their commercial success and established their signature sound.

How many songs are on All That Jazz?

All That Jazz has 12 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

All That Jazz

Breathe · 1988

49 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A lush blend of synth-pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics, underscored by smooth vocals and polished production.

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Hands to Heaven — This track exemplifies Breathe's melodic sensibility and emotional depth, becoming their signature song that defined their sound during this era.
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All That Jazz — The title track features catchy hooks and showcases the band's ability to blend upbeat rhythms with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of their style.
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Monday Morning Blues — With a reflective tone, this song highlights the band's lyrical prowess while maintaining an infectious melody that resonates with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid pop songwriting and polished production, but lacks standout depth or innovation.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of lush synth textures that dominate the arrangements, particularly in tracks like 'Hands to Heaven'.
Several tracks employ a verse-chorus structure with smooth transitions, allowing for a seamless flow between melodies.
The lead vocals are often layered with harmonies, enhancing the emotional delivery of the lyrics throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Jonah 3:35
2 All That Jazz 4:07
3 Monday Morning Blues 3:58
4 Hands to Heaven 4:18
5 All This I Should Have Known 3:57
6 Don’t Tell Me Lies 3:38
7 Any Trick 4:00
8 Liberties of Love 3:30
9 Won’t You Come Back? 5:58
10 For Love or Money 3:59
11 How Can I Fall? 4:41
12 In All Honesty 3:51

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