Some Things Don't Come Easy
England Dan & John Ford Coley · 1978
36 min · 11 tracks · pop rock
A smooth blend of soft rock melodies and heartfelt harmonies that encapsulate the warmth of late '70s pop music.
Top tracks — play these first
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We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again — This track showcases the duo's signature vocal harmonies and poignant lyrics about eternal love, becoming one of their most recognizable songs.
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Some Things Don't Come Easy — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of longing and emotional sincerity, featuring a memorable chorus that resonates with listeners.
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If the World Ran Out of Love Tonight — This song combines an uplifting melody with introspective lyrics about love and connection, exemplifying the duo's knack for heartfelt songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a noticeable shift in energy.
- Harmonies are layered throughout, with the duo often singing in parallel thirds, enhancing the emotional impact of the melodies.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow for a smooth transition between verses and choruses.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Some Things Don't Come Easy 4:26
- 2 If the World Ran Out of Love Tonight 3:04
- 3 You Can't Dance 2:59
- 4 Who's Lonely Now 3:25
- 5 Hold Me 3:37
- 6 We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again 2:52
- 7 Lovin' Somebody on a Rainy Night 3:12
- 8 Beyond the Tears 3:49
- 9 Calling for You Again 2:46
- 10 Wanting You Desperately 3:39
- 11 Just the Two of Us 2:21
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