Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire
Bonnie Tyler · 1986
55 min · 9 tracks · country · pop rock · soft rock
Powerful rock anthems and emotive ballads intertwine, showcasing Bonnie Tyler's distinctive raspy vocals and dramatic flair.
Why this album works
'Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire' features the iconic track 'Holding Out for a Hero,' which became a staple of 80s pop culture and has been covered by numerous artists. The album reached No. 33 on the Billboard 200 and further established Tyler's reputation for powerful vocal performances in both rock and pop genres.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions dramatic, powerful vocal performances
- Context
- Released on May 3, 1986, 'Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire' was Bonnie Tyler's fifth studio album, following the commercial success of her hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart.' At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a pop-rock icon, moving towards a more polished production style that characterized the mid-80s music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Kim Wilde· Radiohead· Ringo Starr· John Lennon· Joe Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ravishing 6:26
- 2 If You Were a Woman (and I Was a Man) Standout 5:16
- 3 Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It Standout 7:48
- 4 No Way to Treat a Lady 5:18
- 5 Band of Gold 5:51
- 6 Rebel Without a Clue 8:36
- 7 Lovers Again 4:32
- 8 Before This Night Is Through 5:23
- 9 Holding Out for a Hero Standout 5:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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