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Between the Earth and the Stars

Bonnie Tyler · 2019

14 min · 4 tracks · country music

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 showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of soaring vocal melodies, particularly in the chorus of tracks like 'Hold On' and 'Between the Earth and the Stars'.
  • Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape that supports Tyler's voice.
  • The tempo varies across tracks, with some maintaining a steady mid-tempo pace while others, like 'Let’s Go Crazy Tonight', introduce more upbeat rhythms.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Hold On 3:18
  • 2 Battle of the Sexes 3:47
  • 3 Older 3:41
  • 4 Between the Earth and the Stars 3:55

Reference: MusicBrainz