Music Played by Humans
Gary Barlow · 2020
50 min · 14 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of pop sensibilities and heartfelt storytelling, shaped by orchestral arrangements and rhythmic grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Incredible — This track features an uplifting melody paired with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of human resilience and hope that permeates the album.
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The Big Bass Drum — With its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Barlow's knack for crafting catchy hooks that draw listeners into dance.
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What Leaving’s All About — This poignant ballad explores themes of farewell and reflection, showcasing Barlow's emotional depth as a songwriter in a stripped-back arrangement.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- uplifting anthems for bright days
- gradual resolution through melodic flow
- sing-along moments with friends
- reflective themes for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeks intense, fast-paced tracks
- prefers standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Music Played by Humans is Gary Barlow's first studio album since 2014's Since I Saw You Last. After a successful career with Take That and as a solo artist, this album marks his return to the studio, showcasing his evolution as a songwriter and performer amidst changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Take That· Robbie Williams· Westlife
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Who’s Driving This Thing 4:12
- 2 Incredible 2:45
- 3 Elita 3:30
- 4 The Big Bass Drum 3:35
- 5 This Is My Time 3:27
- 6 Enough Is Enough 3:26
- 7 Bad Libran 4:21
- 8 Eleven 3:54
- 9 Before We Get Too Old 4:07
- 10 Supernatural 3:32
- 11 Oh What a Day 3:45
- 12 What Leaving’s All About 3:02
- 13 The Kind of Friend I Need 4:03
- 14 I Didn’t See That Coming 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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