Every Beat of My Heart cover

Released 40 years ago

Every Beat of My Heart

Rod Stewart · 1986

17 min · 3 tracks · new wave

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 features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its era.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a consistent pace for the first half, before shifting to more varied tempos in the latter half.
  • Several tracks feature prominent saxophone solos, which add a distinct layer to the overall sound and highlight the pop-rock blend.
  • The lyrics across multiple songs explore themes of love and longing, often using conversational phrasing that enhances their emotional resonance.
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 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Every Beat of My Heart (Tartan mix) 7:01
  • 2 Trouble 4:41
  • 3 Every Beat of My Heart (LP version) 5:18

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata