The Best Is Yet to Come
Bonnie Tyler · 2021
44 min · 12 tracks · country music
A blend of empowering anthems and reflective ballads that showcase Bonnie Tyler's iconic raspy vocals against lush pop-rock arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Best Is Yet to Come Start here — The title track serves as a powerful anthem of hope and resilience, perfectly showcasing Tyler's emotive vocal delivery amidst an uplifting instrumental backdrop.
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Stronger Than a Man — This track highlights themes of empowerment and independence, with a catchy chorus that emphasizes the strength found within vulnerability.
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I’m Not in Love — With its poignant lyrics and Tyler's dramatic interpretation, this song stands out as a heartfelt exploration of love and regret that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends empowering anthems with reflective ballads, showcasing Tyler's signature style but not breaking new ground.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build a sense of empowerment, while the second half shifts to more reflective ballads.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- 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
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
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- empowering anthems for motivation
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- mid-tempo flow for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — This album shows continued vitality in Bonnie Tyler's music after a long hiatus.
- Themes
- post-pandemic resilience· love and regret
- Career context
- Released on February 26, 2021, The Best Is Yet to Come marked Bonnie Tyler's first studio album in over a decade, following her 2005 release, Wings. This album came at a time when Tyler was celebrating her enduring legacy within the pop-rock genre while also aiming to connect with a new generation of listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Pat Benatar· Tina Turner
Tracklist
- 1 The Best Is Yet to Come Start here 3:03
- 2 Dreams Are Not Enough 3:31
- 3 Hungry Hearts 3:12
- 4 Stuck to My Guns 3:49
- 5 When the Lights Go Down 3:29
- 6 Stronger Than a Man 3:31
- 7 I’m Not in Love 4:24
- 8 Somebody’s Hero 4:00
- 9 Call Me Thunder 4:38
- 10 I’m Only Guilty (of Loving You) 3:43
- 11 You’re the One 4:04
- 12 Catch the Wind 3:15
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Smile
Katy Perry
Both feature empowering anthems and a blend of pop-rock with themes of resilience and self-acceptance.
30
Adele
Shares reflective ballads and explores themes of love, regret, and personal growth through powerful vocals.
Threads
Sheryl Crow
Combines rich pop-rock arrangements with emotional depth and themes of personal storytelling and connection.
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