One More Story
Peter Cetera · 1988
46 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A smooth blend of soft rock and adult contemporary, rich with heartfelt melodies and polished production.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Good Woman — This track stands out as a defining single from the album, showcasing Cetera's emotive vocal delivery and strong songwriting that resonated deeply with listeners.
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Heaven Help This Lonely Man — This song highlights Cetera's ability to convey vulnerability through poignant lyrics and a stirring melody, making it a memorable moment on the album.
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Save Me — With its compelling narrative and rich instrumentation, Save Me exemplifies the lush production style that characterizes the entire album while capturing themes of longing.
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 but lacks standout depth or cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature prominent synthesizers and smooth guitar solos, establishing a polished soft rock sound.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- steady melodic journeys
- heartfelt emotional reflections
- smooth background ambiance
- contemplative late-night listening
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, One More Story was Peter Cetera's third solo album, following his successful 1986 release, Solitude/Solitaire. At this point in his career, Cetera had already established himself as a prominent artist outside of Chicago, showcasing his signature vocal style and songwriting prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicago· Air Supply· Hall & Oates
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Best of Times 4:15
- 2 One Good Woman 4:37
- 3 Peace of Mind 4:38
- 4 Heaven Help This Lonely Man 4:28
- 5 Save Me 4:23
- 6 Holding Out 5:15
- 7 Body Language (There in the Dark) 4:46
- 8 You Never Listen to Me 4:55
- 9 Scheherazade 5:29
- 10 One More Story 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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