Big Girls Don't Cry
The Weather Girls · 1985
32 min · 8 tracks · rhythm and blues
A vibrant mix of disco-infused soul and rhythm and blues, driven by powerful vocals and infectious grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Big Girls Don't Cry — This track serves as the album's anthem, celebrating resilience and self-empowerment with its catchy chorus and powerful delivery.
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Lock Me Up — Opening the album with an infectious energy, this song combines playful lyrics with a driving beat that encapsulates the album's lively spirit.
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Well-A-Wiggy — With its exuberant tempo and engaging hooks, this track captures the playful essence of The Weather Girls' sound while showcasing their vocal harmonies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocals and danceable grooves but lacks a cohesive flow across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Lock Me Up,' which sets a danceable tone that continues through the first half.
- Each song features prominent vocal harmonies, often layering multiple voices to create a rich sound texture.
- Several tracks incorporate brass and string arrangements, adding depth and a classic disco feel to the R&B foundation.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- steady mid-tempo dance grooves
- empowering anthems for confidence
- feel-good vibes for celebration
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of intense drama
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Big Girls Don't Cry was The Weather Girls' debut album, establishing them as a notable act in the R&B and disco scene. Following their earlier success with the hit 'It's Raining Men,' this album sought to capitalize on their growing popularity while showcasing their vocal prowess and energetic style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· The Pointer Sisters· Kool & The Gang
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Big Girls Don't Cry
The chorus repeats a message of strength amidst vulnerability, emphasizing self-acceptance without directly quoting any lines.
By focusing on themes of empowerment without shame or apology, this moment reinforces the album's overall message of resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lock Me Up 4:16
- 2 Big Girls Don't Cry 3:25
- 3 Well-A-Wiggy 4:31
- 4 No One Can Love You More Than Me 4:55
- 5 Down on the Corner 3:56
- 6 March 3:39
- 7 Laughter in the Rain 3:15
- 8 You Can Do It 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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