Soul Mover
Glenn Hughes · 2005
143 min · 21 tracks · rock music
A dynamic fusion of hard rock and soulful melodies that showcases Glenn Hughes's powerful vocals and deep musicality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Soul Mover Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's energetic spirit, blending infectious grooves with soaring vocals that highlight Hughes's distinctive style.
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High Road — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, High Road exemplifies the album's rock foundation while showcasing Hughes’s vocal prowess.
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Let It Go — This track features emotional depth and a powerful performance, illustrating Hughes's ability to convey vulnerability alongside strength.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic rock with soulful melodies, showcasing strong vocals and varied instrumentation.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective and melodic pieces.
- The title track opens the album with a powerful vocal performance that sets a tone of confidence and energy, which is revisited in various forms throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- gradual build to emotional climax
- soulful vocals for reflective moments
- late-night deep listening sessions
- introspective journeys through sound
- powerful anthems for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Soul Mover solidified Hughes's reputation and gained traction on rock radio.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Soul Mover marked a significant return for Glenn Hughes, following a series of solo efforts that had varied in impact. This album was pivotal as it showcased his evolution from classic rock influences to a more contemporary sound, re-establishing him as a formidable presence in rock music after years of artistic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· David Coverdale· Steve Lukather
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Soul Mover Start here 4:25
- 2 She Moves Ghostly 5:11
- 3 High Road 4:58
- 4 Orion 4:15
- 5 Change Yourself 4:27
- 6 Let It Go 6:47
- 7 Dark Star 3:51
- 8 Isolation 4:36
- 9 Land of the Livin’ (Wonderland) 4:54
- 10 Miss Little Insane 4:21
- 11 Last Mistake 5:04
- 12 Don’t Let Me Bleed 7:31
- 13 Nights in White Satin 5:09
Disc 2
- 1 Medusa 7:52
- 2 Wherever You Go 6:12
- 3 Seafull 8:30
- 4 Coast to Coast 8:24
- 5 Mistreated 11:22
- 6 Gettin’ Tighter 10:07
- 7 You Keep on Moving 8:23
- 8 Exclusive Interview With Glenn Hughes & Chad Smith 17:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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