Top tracks — play these first
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Maybe Tomorrow — The title track showcases the band's melodic sensibilities and emotional depth, encapsulating themes of longing with its lush harmonies.
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Dear Angie — This track features a poignant narrative about love and loss, highlighting the band’s knack for storytelling through melody.
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Yesterday Ain't Coming Back — With its reflective lyrics and expansive sound, this song reveals a more introspective side of the band, blending rock with heartfelt emotion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its era but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that establish a lively tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and melodic hooks typical of power pop, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- melodic harmonies for sing-alongs
- introspective moments for reflection
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- short tracks for easy enjoyment
- nostalgic vibes of longing
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Maybe Tomorrow was Badfinger's debut album, released in January 1969 when they were still known as The Iveys. This marked the band's transition from their early days into a new era under the Apple label, as they aimed to carve out a unique identity following their previous singles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Star· The Hollies· The Move
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Yesterday Ain't Coming Back
A verse shifts from nostalgic reflection to a stark acceptance of change and loss.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 See-Saw Granpa 3:32
- 2 Beautiful and Blue 2:38
- 3 Dear Angie 2:38
- 4 Think About the Good Times 2:20
- 5 Yesterday Ain't Coming Back 6:03
- 6 Fisherman 6:03
- 7 Maybe Tomorrow 2:50
- 8 Sali Bloo 2:43
- 9 Angelique 2:24
- 10 I'm in Love 2:24
- 11 They're Knocking Down Our Home 3:41
- 12 I've Been Waiting 5:15
- 13 No Escaping Your Love 2:12
- 14 Mrs. Jones 2:15
- 15 And Her Daddy's a Millionaire 2:08
- 16 Looking for My Baby 2:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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