Faster Than the Speed of Night cover

Faster Than the Speed of Night

Bonnie Tyler · 1983

16 min · 4 tracks · country music

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album blends rock and pop with strong vocal performances, highlighted by its standout track, yet it has uneven pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a cover of 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain?', which sets a reflective tone before transitioning into more dramatic tracks.
  • 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' features a slow build-up with layered vocals and orchestral elements, creating an intense emotional climax.
  • Several tracks utilize prominent backing choirs and synthesizers, enhancing the theatrical quality of the music throughout.
  • The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady tempo while others shift dramatically between soft verses and powerful choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Faster Than the Speed of Night (edit) 4:40
  • 2 Faster Than the Speed of Night (LP version) 6:42
  • 3 Take Me Back (edit)
  • 4 Take Me Back (LP version) 5:21

Reference: MusicBrainz