Dancing with an Angel
Rita Coolidge · 1991
58 min · 12 tracks · country music
A blend of smooth country melodies and heartfelt pop balladry that resonates with warmth and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Just Want to Be With You Start here — This track stands out as the lead single, combining catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate the album's romantic themes.
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Rain — A poignant ballad that showcases Coolidge's vocal range and emotional depth, highlighting the album's lyrical exploration of love and yearning.
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End of the Summer — This song captures a reflective mood with its nostalgic lyrics and gentle instrumentation, resonating with listeners looking back on fleeting moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, while the subsequent tracks introduce varied tempos and instrumentation.
- Several songs incorporate lush string arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of the melodies.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, allowing for a reflective finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- heartfelt storytelling through melodies
- for reflective evenings
- warmth for rainy day listening
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification tunes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return after hiatus, showcasing continued vitality and versatility.
- Career context
- Dancing with an Angel marked Rita Coolidge's return to recording after a five-year hiatus, following her last album, 1986's Love Me Again. By this point in her career, she was seeking to reestablish herself as a prominent voice in the country and pop music scenes, experimenting with diverse influences while maintaining her signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carole King· Linda Ronstadt· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
- 1 I Just Want to Be With You Start here 4:27
- 2 Rain 4:59
- 3 End of the Summer 4:33
- 4 Endless Nights 4:16
- 5 Another Saturday - Let It Be Me 5:51
- 6 Samarkand Blue 4:57
- 7 River of Love 3:53
- 8 Sol Y Sombre 5:44
- 9 Rainy Blue 4:27
- 10 Please Don't You Cry 4:51
- 11 Suddenly 4:50
- 12 Circle of Light 5:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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