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Taking Chances

Céline Dion · 2007

103 min · 24 tracks · pop rock · EDM · chanson

A bold fusion of soaring ballads and contemporary pop, underscored by powerful vocal performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soaring ballads for emotional release
  • wave-like pacing with varied energy
  • for heartfelt sing-alongs
  • late-night introspection and reflection
  • uplifting anthems for bright moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, instant gratification
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
Las Vegas spectacle· uplifting balladry
Career context
In 2007, Céline Dion was coming off her successful 'A New Day...' Las Vegas residency, which solidified her status as a pop powerhouse. 'Taking Chances' marked her first studio album since 2004's 'Miracle,' showcasing a shift towards more upbeat and contemporary sounds while affirming her enduring vocal prowess.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
One of the Boys by Katy Perry — Shares upbeat pop energy and empowering themes, with strong vocal hooks and playful production.
Spirit by Leona Lewis — Combines soaring ballads with contemporary pop soundscapes, emphasizing powerful vocal performances.
1000 Forms of Fear by Sia — Features emotive vocals and anthemic choruses, blending pop with introspective lyrical themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Taking Chances 4:03
  • 2 Alone 3:24
  • 3 Eyes on Me 3:54
  • 4 My Love 4:09
  • 5 Shadow of Love 4:10
  • 6 Surprise Surprise 5:13
  • 7 This Time 3:47
  • 8 New Dawn 4:45
  • 9 A Song for You 3:26
  • 10 A World to Believe In 4:08
  • 11 Can’t Fight the Feelin’ 3:51
  • 12 I Got Nothin’ Left 4:20
  • 13 Right Next to the Right One 4:10
  • 14 Fade Away 3:17
  • 15 That’s Just the Woman in Me 4:34
  • 16 Skies of L.A. 4:23

Disc 2

  • 1 If You Asked Me To 3:56
  • 2 The Power of Love 5:43
  • 3 Because You Loved Me 4:34
  • 4 It’s All Coming Back to Me Now 5:31
  • 5 All by Myself 5:12
  • 6 My Heart Will Go On (soundtrack version) 5:10
  • 7 That’s the Way It Is 4:02
  • 8 I Drove All Night 3:58

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