Blink of an Eye cover

Blink of an Eye

Michael McDonald · 1993

57 min · 11 tracks · R&B · soul · soft rock

A reflective blend of blue-eyed soul and soft rock, rich with emotional depth and polished melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • emotional depth in every track
  • for late-night introspection
  • gradual build towards cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Blink of an Eye' is Michael McDonald's fourth solo album, following his successful 1990 release 'Take It to Heart'. At this point in his career, McDonald was transitioning from the peak of his commercial success in the late 1980s into a phase of artistic exploration, integrating more personal themes into his music.
Stylistic neighbors
Toto· Steely Dan· Hall & Oates

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Stand for You 4:23
  • 2 East of Eden 5:29
  • 3 More to Us Than That 5:26
  • 4 I Want You 4:16
  • 5 No More Prayin' 6:20
  • 6 Matters of the Heart 4:29
  • 7 Hey Girl 5:56
  • 8 What Makes a Man Hold On 4:19
  • 9 Blink of an Eye 4:56
  • 10 Everlasting 4:31
  • 11 For a Child 7:51

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