Top tracks — play these first
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Pray — This track showcases Take That's signature harmonies and uplifting lyrics, becoming one of their most recognizable anthems. It reflects the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with meaningful themes.
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Relight My Fire — Featuring guest vocals from Lulu, this track highlights a more mature sound and a confident approach to pop-funk. Its infectious chorus makes it a dance floor favorite.
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Everything Changes Start here — The title track encapsulates the emotional core of the album, exploring themes of transformation and nostalgia with a heartfelt melody that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy pop melodies with funk influences, showcasing strong vocal performances but varying in depth across tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks prominently feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which enhance their catchiness.
- The arrangement of 'Relight My Fire' includes a notable guest vocal performance that adds a dynamic contrast to the group's sound.
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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
- uplifting emotional reflections
- melodic sing-along moments
- contemplative late-night listening
- steady, melodic flow
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Take That's reputation with major hits and commercial success.
- Themes
- early '90s nostalgia· dance floor romance
- Career context
- Released in January 1993, Everything Changes was Take That's second studio album, coming off the success of their debut. At this point, the group was rapidly rising to fame in the UK, solidifying their position as a leading boy band of the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Westlife· Boyzone· Backstreet Boys
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Whatever You Do to Me
The narrator reflects on their feelings of vulnerability while addressing a romantic partner directly, expressing both longing and uncertainty about love.
This moment reveals the internal conflict of yearning while also acknowledging the potential pain involved, showcasing a maturity in songwriting that deepens the emotional impact.
Tracklist
- 1 Everything Changes Start here 3:34
- 2 Pray 3:43
- 3 Wasting My Time 3:45
- 4 Relight My Fire 4:11
- 5 Love Ain't Here Anymore 3:57
- 6 If This Is Love 3:56
- 7 Whatever You Do to Me 3:44
- 8 Meaning of Love 3:46
- 9 Why Can't I Wake Up With You? 3:37
- 10 You Are the One 3:47
- 11 Another Crack in My Heart 4:12
- 12 Broken Your Heart 3:46
- 13 Babe 4:51
- 14 All I Want Is You 3:33
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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