Hold Me cover

Hold Me

Laura Branigan · 1985

40 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · synth-pop · Italo dance

Synth-driven melodies intertwine with evocative vocals, creating a rich tapestry of pop and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional flow
  • evocative vocals for reflective moments
  • for nostalgic evenings
  • melodic sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Hold Me' marked Laura Branigan's fourth studio album, following her successful record 'Self Control' from 1984. By this time, Branigan had established herself as a prominent voice in the pop music scene, blending rock and synth-pop elements to create her signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Kim Wilde· Cyndi Lauper· Belinda Carlisle

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hold Me 4:46
  • 2 Maybe Tonight 3:40
  • 3 Foolish Lullaby 4:19
  • 4 Spanish Eddie 4:10
  • 5 Forever Young 3:57
  • 6 When I'm With You 4:14
  • 7 I Found Someone 4:01
  • 8 Sanctuary 3:33
  • 9 Tenderness 3:46
  • 10 When the Heat Hits the Streets 3:43

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata