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Every Beat of My Heart

Rod Stewart · 1986

42 min · 10 tracks · new wave · R&B · blues rock

A smooth blend of pop and rock with soulful melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.

Why this album works

The album features the hit single 'Love Touch,' which reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Stewart's ability to capture radio-friendly hits. The album also solidified his presence in the mid-1980s music scene, appealing to both pop and rock audiences during this transitional period in his career.
Best for
steady pacing for reflective moments smooth melodies for easy listening introspective themes for deep thoughts
Context
Released in 1986, 'Every Beat of My Heart' was Rod Stewart's eleventh studio album, following his successful 'Camouflage' from 1984. At this point in his career, Stewart was transitioning into a more polished pop sound, embracing mainstream appeal while still retaining elements of his rock roots.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Here to Eternity Standout 6:01
  • 2 Another Heartache Standout 4:29
  • 3 A Night Like This 4:05
  • 4 Who’s Gonna Take Me Home (The Rise and Fall of a Budding Gigilo) 4:40
  • 5 Red Hot in Black 3:18
  • 6 Love Touch (theme from Legal Eagles) 4:03
  • 7 In My Own Crazy Way 3:15
  • 8 Every Beat of My Heart 5:18
  • 9 Ten Days of Rain 5:23
  • 10 In My Life 1:56

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