BeforeAfter
Daryl Hall · 2022
144 min · 30 tracks · pop music
Soulful melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of emotional depth and musical exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Foolish Pride — This track encapsulates Hall's reflective lyricism and soulful vocal delivery, resonating with themes of regret and longing that are central to the album.
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Can’t Stop Dreaming — With its lush instrumentation and heartfelt message, this song highlights Hall's knack for crafting emotionally charged ballads that invite listener introspection.
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Talking to You (Is Like Talking to Myself) — This track stands out for its clever wordplay and engaging melody, showcasing Hall's songwriting prowess while exploring complex interpersonal dynamics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of soulful depth
- late-night introspection with warmth
- long listening sessions of nostalgia
- live performance energy and connection
- thoughtful melodies for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- want fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- prefer concise song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- BeforeAfter marks Daryl Hall's first album of original material in nearly 15 years, following his 2007 album, Live at Daryl’s House. At this point in his career, Hall was known for blending pop and soul while also reviving classic songs through his acclaimed web series, which showcased his continued relevance in the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Oates· Michael McDonald· Hall & Oates
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dreamtime 4:44
- 2 Babs and Babs 7:42
- 3 Foolish Pride 3:55
- 4 Can’t Stop Dreaming 4:13
- 5 Here Comes the Rain Again [live From Daryl’s House] 4:44
- 6 Someone Like You 5:30
- 7 Talking to You (Is Like Talking to Myself) 4:27
- 8 Sacred Songs 3:14
- 9 Right as Rain 4:22
- 10 Survive 6:37
- 11 North Star [live From Daryl’s House] 4:01
- 12 In My Own Dream (live From Daryl’s House) 5:49
- 13 NYCNY 4:26
- 14 What’s Gonna Happen to Us 5:39
Disc 2
- 1 Love Revelation 4:33
- 2 Fools Rush In 4:22
- 3 I’m in a Philly Mood 5:13
- 4 Send Me 4:55
- 5 Justify 3:57
- 6 Borderline 6:16
- 7 Stop Loving Me, Stop Loving You 4:40
- 8 Eyes for You (Ain’t No Doubt About It) 5:34
- 9 The Farther Away I Am 2:52
- 10 Why Was It So Easy 5:28
- 11 Can We Still Be Friends [live From Daryl’s House] 4:10
- 12 Cab Driver 5:22
- 13 Our Day Will Come (live From Daryl’s House) 4:09
- 14 Laughing Down Crying (live From Daryl’s House) 4:20
- 15 Problem With You (live From Daryl’s House) 4:38
- 16 Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye) [live From Daryl’s House] 4:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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