Looking Through a Tear
John Farnham · 1970
41 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · soft rock · adult contemporary music
A tender tapestry of soft rock melodies and heartfelt lyrics that capture youthful longing and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- youthful introspection and longing
- gentle melodies for quiet evenings
- heartfelt lyrics for personal reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- wanting fast-paced excitement
- preferring standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in July 1970, 'Looking Through a Tear' was John Farnham's debut solo album following his early success with the band The Seekers. At this point, Farnham was transitioning from group fame towards establishing his identity as a solo artist, setting the stage for his later commercial success in Australia.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Richard Marx· Michael Bolton· Air Supply
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One 2:49
- 2 I’ve Been Rained On 2:22
- 3 Mirror of My Mind 2:15
- 4 The World Goes Round and Round 3:55
- 5 All Night Girl 2:06
- 6 You’re Breaking Me Up 2:28
- 7 Two 2:29
- 8 Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head 4:42
- 9 Looking Through a Tear 3:40
- 10 Visions of Sugarplums 2:12
- 11 What Can I Do 2:43
- 12 In a Moment of Madness 2:48
- 13 Ain’t Society Great 2:34
- 14 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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