Released 31 years ago this October
Free Spirit
Bonnie Tyler · 1995
75 min · 14 tracks · country music
A powerful blend of soaring vocals and dramatic instrumentation that epitomizes 90s soft rock sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nothing to Do With Love Start here — This track opens the album with its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, setting a confident tone for Tyler's return to music.
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You're the One — With its heartfelt lyrics and powerful delivery, this song captures Tyler's emotional range and showcases her signature sound.
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Making Love (Out of Nothing at All) — This cover brings an iconic 80s hit into Tyler's style, allowing her to reinterpret its romantic themes through her robust vocals.
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Time Mends a Broken Heart — The poignant lyrics reflect on healing and resilience, making it one of the album’s standout moments that resonates deeply with listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional peaks
- powerful vocals for catharsis
- for long drives
- reflective moments of longing
- dynamic journey with variety
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a comeback after a hiatus, showcasing her enduring vocal strength.
- Themes
- 90s soft rock revival· heartfelt ballads· emotional resilience
- Career context
- Released on October 3, 1995, Free Spirit marked Bonnie Tyler's comeback after a five-year hiatus following the mixed reception of her 1991 album. At this point in her career, she was transitioning back into the mainstream after achieving global fame with hits in the 1980s, such as 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Pat Benatar· Tina Turner
Tracklist
- 1 Nothing to Do With Love Start here 4:54
- 2 You're the One 3:58
- 3 Making Love (Out of Nothing at All) 7:49
- 4 Given It All 5:44
- 5 What You Got 5:32
- 6 Bridge Over Troubled Water 5:03
- 7 Time Mends a Broken Heart 3:30
- 8 Driving Me Wild 5:20
- 9 Sexual Device 4:11
- 10 Make It Right Tonight 5:43
- 11 All Night to Know You 5:40
- 12 Forget Her 4:13
- 13 Two Out of Three Ain't Bad 8:43
- 14 Sexual Device (The Vari Mix) 5:00
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Wildest Dreams
Tina Turner
Shares soaring vocals and emotional depth, capturing the essence of 90s soft rock balladry.
It's a Man's World
Cher
Features powerful themes of resilience with dramatic instrumentation, echoing similar emotional landscapes.
Falling into You
Céline Dion
Combines heartfelt ballads with lush production, resonating with the same 90s soft rock sentiment.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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