As I Came of Age
Sarah Brightman · 1990
43 min · 12 tracks · musical · baroque pop · operatic pop
A lush tapestry of operatic melodies and theatrical storytelling woven through baroque pop sensibilities.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Brightman’s place in popular music. It also features the hit single 'Love Changes Everything,' which became a signature song for her and contributed to the rise of operatic pop in mainstream music during the early 1990s.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling experiences emotional reflective moments immersive melodic journeys
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'As I Came of Age' marked Sarah Brightman's transition from her early career in musical theatre to a solo artist with a distinct sound. Following her prominent role in 'The Phantom of the Opera,' this album established her as a household name and showcased her burgeoning operatic pop style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alan Menken· Charlotte Church· Aled Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The River Cried Standout 4:05
- 2 Something to Believe In 3:49
- 3 As I Came of Age Standout 4:23
- 4 Take My Life 3:48
- 5 Some Girls 3:14
- 6 Brown Eyes 3:28
- 7 Love Changes Everything Standout 3:34
- 8 Good Morning Starshine 3:50
- 9 Alone Again Or 3:15
- 10 Yesterday 3:36
- 11 Bowling Green 3:16
- 12 It Must Be Tough... To Be That Cool 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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