Over My Heart
Laura Branigan · 1993
55 min · 12 tracks · folk rock
A blend of emotive pop balladry and rhythmic synths, laced with Branigan's powerful vocals exploring themes of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Can I Help You to Say Goodbye Start here — This track stands out due to its heartfelt lyrics about letting go, showcasing Branigan's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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The Sweet Hello, the Sad Goodbye — Its bittersweet narrative encapsulates the album's theme of love intertwined with loss, delivered through Branigan's soaring vocals.
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Mujer Contra Mujer — This cover of a Mecano song highlights Branigan's versatility and willingness to embrace diverse musical influences while addressing complex themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends emotive ballads with rhythmic synths, showcasing Branigan's vocal range but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build on emotive themes, while the second half shifts to more rhythmic and upbeat songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered synths and harmonies, creating a lush soundscape that complements the lyrical content.
- 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, consistent emotional journey
- long, immersive listening sessions
- reflective late-night moods
- heartfelt lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Branigan's return and continued relevance in the early '90s pop landscape.
- Career context
- By the time 'Over My Heart' was released in 1993, Laura Branigan was navigating a resurgence in her career following a decade of hits in the 1980s. This album marked her return to recording after a four-year hiatus, showcasing her evolution as an artist during a time when musical styles were shifting towards more contemporary pop sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Wilde· Cyndi Lauper· Belinda Carlisle
Tracklist
- 1 How Can I Help You to Say Goodbye Start here 4:30
- 2 The Sweet Hello, the Sad Goodbye 5:06
- 3 Over My Heart 4:25
- 4 It’s Been Hard Enough Getting Over You 3:41
- 5 Is There Anybody Here but Me 4:51
- 6 Love Your Girl 4:34
- 7 Didn’t We Almost Win It All 5:09
- 8 Only Time Will Tell 4:25
- 9 I’ll Wait for You 4:40
- 10 Mujer Contra Mujer 5:07
- 11 Over You 5:21
- 12 Mangwane (The Wedding Song) 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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