Tamborine Mountain
Rick Price · 1995
60 min · 13 tracks
A heartfelt blend of adult contemporary melodies and introspective lyrics, anchored by rich acoustic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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To Be With You — This track opens the album with its tender lyrics and melodic charm, encapsulating the emotional core of Price's songwriting.
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River of Love — With its flowing melody and romantic themes, this song highlights Price's ability to craft relatable love ballads that resonate deeply with listeners.
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You're Never Alone — This uplifting anthem combines poignant lyrics with an engaging chorus, making it a standout track that emphasizes connection and support.
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Foolish Heart — The nuanced emotional delivery and introspective lyrics showcase Price's vocal range and depth, solidifying its place as a highlight on the album.
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 doesn't stand out significantly in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature layered acoustic guitar arrangements, providing a rich texture that complements the introspective lyrics.
- The album includes recurring themes of love and longing, with lyrics that often employ vivid imagery and personal storytelling.
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt melodies for reflection
- introspective lyrics that resonate
- gentle pacing for evening unwinding
- rich acoustic warmth throughout
- emotional exploration of love
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Rick Price was gaining traction in the mid-90s with 'Tamborine Mountain' being his second studio album, following his successful debut 'Michael.' This release solidified his position in the Australian music scene, showcasing his growth as a singer-songwriter after his initial breakthrough.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· David Gates· Michael McDonald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To Be With You 4:15
- 2 River of Love 4:43
- 3 I Wanna Mean Something to You 4:09
- 4 You're Never Alone 4:53
- 5 Bridge Building Man 4:58
- 6 Strangers 5:05
- 7 Since I Met You 5:14
- 8 Foolish Heart 4:16
- 9 Trust Me This Is Love 4:38
- 10 Sure Close to Lonely Tonight 4:15
- 11 Love Never Dies 5:48
- 12 You're Never Alone (single version) 4:20
- 13 Nothing Can Stop Us Now 3:48
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