What makes Longer Fuse by Dan Hill notable?

Longer Fuse achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart. The standout single 'Sometimes When We Touch' became a major hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, establishing Hill as a prominent figure in pop music during the late 1970s. Released in 1977, Longer Fuse serves as Dan Hill's breakthrough album, following his earlier work but elevating his status in the soft rock genre. This pivotal release features his most famous song, 'Sometimes When We Touch', which helped solidify his career trajectory towards mainstream success.

How many songs are on Longer Fuse?

Longer Fuse has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Longer Fuse

Dan Hill · 1977

38 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A blend of heartfelt ballads and soft rock anthems that showcase emotional vulnerability and melodic richness.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sometimes When We Touch — This track is the defining moment of the album, featuring poignant lyrics that explore vulnerability and yearning in romantic relationships. Its emotional delivery and memorable melody helped it become Hill's signature song.
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Crazy — The song captures a sense of longing with its smooth instrumentation and heartfelt vocals, showcasing Hill's ability to convey deep emotions through his music.
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Jean — This track stands out for its tender storytelling and beautiful arrangement, highlighting Hill's lyrical prowess and ability to create an intimate atmosphere that resonates with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong ballads and soft rock elements but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with its most famous track, which sets a slow tempo that persists through the first half, creating a reflective mood.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that emphasize emotional delivery, particularly in the choruses.
The instrumentation often includes soft piano and strings, contributing to a lush sound that supports the lyrical themes of love and vulnerability.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 Sometimes When We Touch 4:05
2 14 Today 4:29
3 In the Name of Love 2:33
4 Crazy 4:05
5 McCarthy’s Day 3:53
6 Jean 4:28
7 You Are All I See 2:20
8 Southern California 4:10
9 Longer Fuse 4:20
10 Still Not Used To 4:25

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