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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.

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.

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
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

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