Another Place and Time
Donna Summer · 1989
37 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant fusion of pop and dance, infused with heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies that encapsulate Donna Summer's signature style.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Time I Know It’s for Real — This track stands out as an empowering anthem showcasing Summer's vocal prowess and emotional delivery, making it a defining single of her career.
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I Don’t Wanna Get Hurt Start here — The song features a catchy melody paired with lyrics expressing vulnerability, capturing the essence of summer's ability to blend personal storytelling with danceable beats.
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When Love Takes Over You — This track exemplifies the album's lush production and heartfelt lyrics, highlighting Summer's unique ability to convey deep emotion within an upbeat context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid pop songwriting and production but follows familiar trends of its time.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and prominent synthesizer lines, typical of late '80s pop production.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady tempo for uplifting vibes
- feel-good anthems for gatherings
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- consistent journey throughout
- vibrant energy for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, experimental compositions
- seek deep, introspective narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked her return to pop, gaining significant success and recognition in the late '80s.
- Themes
- dance-pop revival· late-night euphoria· Stock Aitken Waterman sound
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Another Place and Time marked Donna Summer's return to the pop music scene after a hiatus. It was her first album with producer Stock Aitken Waterman, known for their work with other pop icons during the late '80s, which helped re-establish her commercial presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Gloria Gaynor· Kylie Minogue
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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This Time I Know It’s for Real
The chorus reveals a shift from doubt to certainty about love, marking a pivotal emotional climax in the song.
This moment effectively captures the journey from uncertainty to confidence in love, demonstrating Summer's skill in narrating complex emotions through her music.
Tracklist
- 1 I Don’t Wanna Get Hurt Start here 3:28
- 2 When Love Takes Over You 4:13
- 3 This Time I Know It’s for Real 3:38
- 4 The Only One 3:55
- 5 In Another Place and Time 3:22
- 6 Sentimental 3:11
- 7 Whatever Your Heart Desires 3:52
- 8 Breakaway 4:04
- 9 If It Makes You Feel Good 3:45
- 10 Love’s About to Change My Heart 4:03
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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