Then Again
John Farnham · 1993
60 min · 14 tracks · pop rock
A sweeping blend of heartfelt ballads and reflective pop rock, showcasing emotive vocals and polished production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Angels Start here — This track is a poignant ballad that showcases Farnham's powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth, resonating strongly with listeners.
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Only Women Bleed — A cover of Alice Cooper's classic, Farnham's rendition adds a layer of sensitivity and tenderness that highlights his vocal prowess.
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Talent for Fame — This song captures the struggles and complexities of fame, presenting an introspective look at the artist's life and career choices.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends polished pop rock with heartfelt ballads, showcasing Farnham's emotive vocals but lacks standout compositional depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build emotional intensity, while the second half shifts to more reflective ballads.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional delivery.
- The production is polished with a prominent use of strings and keyboards, creating a lush soundscape that supports the vocal performances.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- heartfelt ballads for introspection
- soaring melodies in quiet spaces
- evening relaxation with friends
- nostalgic themes of love and
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Reinforced Farnham's reputation with the hit 'Angels' after a brief hiatus.
- Themes
- Australian music scene· struggles of fame· poignant ballads
- Career context
- Then Again marked John Farnham's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following his successful album, Chain Reaction, released in 1990. At this point, Farnham had established himself as a prominent figure in Australian music, with this album further solidifying his status in the adult contemporary and soft rock genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Richard Marx· Michael Bolton· Air Supply
Tracklist
- 1 Angels Start here 5:46
- 2 Seemed Like a Good Idea (at the Time) 4:19
- 3 Only Women Bleed 4:22
- 4 Talent for Fame 4:39
- 5 When All Else Fails 4:53
- 6 What You Don't Know 3:18
- 7 Treated This Way 4:11
- 8 Always the Same 4:07
- 9 The Reasons Why 3:43
- 10 So Long in Love 4:35
- 11 It All Comes Back to You 4:27
- 12 Diamonds 4:35
- 13 Rolling Home 4:15
- 14 Talk of the Town 3:43
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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