Badai Pasti Berlalu
Chrisye · 1977
54 min · 11 tracks · classical music
Melodic pop harmonies intertwine with lush orchestration, creating an evocative soundscape that captures both longing and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cintaku — Cintaku features lush orchestration and heartfelt lyrics, establishing a romantic tone that defines much of the album's emotional landscape.
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Badai Pasti Berlalu — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and hope amid life's challenges, showcasing Chrisye's vocal depth.
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Merepih Alam — With its intricate melodies and poetic lyrics, Merepih Alam highlights Chrisye's ability to blend nature imagery with personal reflection, enhancing the album’s lyrical richness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic pop with orchestral elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with strings and woodwinds that create a rich, layered sound throughout.
- Melodic pop harmonies are prominent, with vocal lines often intertwining in call-and-response patterns.
- Several tracks utilize extended instrumental sections, allowing the orchestration to take center stage before returning to vocal melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 melodic progression throughout
- poetic themes for introspection
- ideal for reflective evenings
- lush soundscapes for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek standalone hit songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, Badai Pasti Berlalu was Chrisye's third studio album, following the commercial success of his earlier works. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his status as a leading figure in Indonesian pop music, blending traditional influences with modern arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Koes Plus· Dewa 19· Glenn Fredly
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Badai Pasti Berlalu
The song shifts from despair to a resolved acceptance of change, illustrating a journey through emotional turmoil towards enlightenment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cintaku 4:41
- 2 Merepih Alam 4:21
- 3 Semusim 4:47
- 4 Merpati Putih 4:47
- 5 Khayalku 5:09
- 6 Baju Pengantin 4:14
- 7 Serasa 6:25
- 8 Angin Malam 4:41
- 9 Pelangi 5:25
- 10 Matahari 4:32
- 11 Badai Pasti Berlalu 5:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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