Between the Earth and the Stars
Bonnie Tyler · 2019
48 min · 14 tracks · country music
A rich blend of rock and pop, Tyler's unmistakable voice soars over lush melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hold On Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Between the Earth and the Stars — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of love and longing, featuring soaring choruses that highlight Tyler's emotive delivery.
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Older — This track addresses themes of aging and reflection, showcasing Tyler's ability to convey vulnerability through powerful, poignant lyrics.
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Someone’s Rockin’ Your Heart — With its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, this song represents the more playful side of the album while still maintaining Tyler’s signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
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
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt emotional connections
- steady, consistent energy levels
- reflective late-night listening
- uplifting moments of inspiration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Re-establishes Tyler's presence with a modern sound after a long hiatus.
- Themes
- love and longing· aging reflections· contemporary nostalgia
- Moods
- Introspective· Chill
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Between the Earth and the Stars marks Bonnie Tyler's first album in over a decade since her 2005 release, Wings. At this stage of her career, she was re-establishing her presence in the music scene while embracing contemporary sounds that still highlighted her iconic vocal power.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Pat Benatar· Tina Turner
Tracklist
- 1 Hold On Start here 3:18
- 2 Battle of the Sexes 3:47
- 3 Slow Walk 3:13
- 4 Seven Waves Away 3:44
- 5 Someone’s Rockin’ Your Heart 3:01
- 6 Older 3:41
- 7 Taking Control 3:36
- 8 Between the Earth and the Stars 3:55
- 9 Don’t Push Your Luck 3:07
- 10 To the Moon and Back 3:41
- 11 Bad for Loving You 2:57
- 12 Let’s Go Crazy Tonight 3:00
- 13 Missing You 3:53
- 14 Move 3:41
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Shares a lush melodic sound and themes of love and nostalgia in a contemporary country-pop style.
Be Myself
Sheryl Crow
Combines rock and pop with introspective lyrics about aging and personal reflection, akin to Tyler's themes.
Remnants
LeAnn Rimes
Features rich vocals over heartfelt melodies, exploring love and life's changes similar to Tyler's lyrical approach.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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