What makes Between the Days by Merril Bainbridge notable?

The album peaked at number 24 on the ARIA Albums Chart, showcasing Bainbridge's continued commercial viability after her debut. Critics noted its polished production and lyrical depth, helping to solidify her place in the late '90s pop landscape and influencing a generation of Australian pop artists. Between the Days marked Merril Bainbridge's second studio album, following her successful debut, The Garden, in 1995. By this time, Bainbridge had established herself in the Australian pop scene and was building on her initial success with a more mature sound that explored deeper emotional themes.

How many songs are on Between the Days?

Between the Days has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Between the Days

Merril Bainbridge · 1998

44 min · 11 tracks · pop music

A shimmering blend of melodic pop and introspective lyrics that captures the fleeting moments between joy and sorrow.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Between the Days — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of transitions and emotional turmoil with a haunting melody and reflective lyrics.
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Goodbye to Day — This track features evocative imagery that powerfully conveys feelings of loss and nostalgia, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Stars Collide — With its sweeping chorus and rich instrumentation, this song highlights Bainbridge’s ability to merge catchy hooks with poignant storytelling.

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 balances melodic pop with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship but lacking standout moments.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
The lyrics often explore themes of introspection and emotional complexity, with a notable shift in tone from track to track.

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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Between the Days 3:40
2 Lonely 3:34
3 Goodbye to Day 4:04
4 Stars Collide 4:19
5 Walk on Fire 3:57
6 Hello 4:02
7 Blindfolded 4:38
8 Love and Terror 3:54
9 Call My Name 4:48
10 Big Machine 4:10
11 I Got U Babe 3:21

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The Garden

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