Goodbye to the Island
Bonnie Tyler · 1981
42 min · 10 tracks · country · pop rock · soft rock
A blend of emotive rock and country-pop, layered with Bonnie Tyler's distinctive raspy vocals.
Why this album works
The album showcases Tyler's signature vocal style, which would later secure her a place in pop history with chart-topping hits. It features the acclaimed single 'Sometimes When We Touch', which received significant radio play and critical attention, contributing to her growing popularity during that era.
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Goodbye to the Island' was Bonnie Tyler's fifth studio album and marked a transitional phase following her commercial breakthrough with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' in 1983. At this point, she was solidifying her presence in the pop-rock landscape while experimenting with softer sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Kim Wilde· Radiohead· Ringo Starr· John Lennon· Joe Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m Just a Woman 5:08
- 2 We Danced on the Ceiling Standout 4:58
- 3 Wild Love 4:37
- 4 The Closer You Get 3:50
- 5 Sometimes When We Touch Standout 4:19
- 6 Goodbye to the Island Standout 3:13
- 7 Wild Side of Life 3:46
- 8 Whiter Shade of Pale 4:29
- 9 Sitting on the Edge of the Ocean 3:19
- 10 I Believe in Your Sweet Love 4:22
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