Timing Is Everything
Chris de Burgh · 2002
41 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A melodic blend of soft rock and pop with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation that invites reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Guilty Secret Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about hidden desires, establishing an emotional connection right away.
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Timing Is Everything — This title track encapsulates the album's theme of love and timing, blending reflective lyrics with a memorable chorus that lingers long after listening.
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Lebanese Night — With its evocative imagery and rich instrumentation, this song transports listeners to a romantic setting, showcasing de Burgh’s talent for vivid storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks with layered instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Several songs incorporate a recurring piano motif that ties them together thematically.
- The lyrics often tell stories or paint vivid images, creating a narrative flow across the tracks.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt themes of love explored
- ideal for intimate gatherings
- mid-tempo flow encourages engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Features a hit single and showcases de Burgh's signature sound, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- hidden desires· romantic storytelling· personal reflection
- Moods
- Romantic· Introspective
- Career context
- By the time 'Timing Is Everything' was released in 2002, Chris de Burgh had established himself as a prominent singer-songwriter known for his narrative-driven songs. This album came after his commercial peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s, marking a return to more personal themes following a brief hiatus from mainstream music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phil Collins· James Blunt· Elton John
Tracklist
- 1 Guilty Secret Start here 3:49
- 2 If Beds Could Talk 3:45
- 3 Lebanese Night 4:46
- 4 Timing Is Everything 3:36
- 5 There’s Room in This Heart Tonight 3:36
- 6 She Must Have Known 3:29
- 7 The Best That Love Can Be 3:56
- 8 Bal masqué 3:27
- 9 Love and Time 4:16
- 10 Another Rainbow 3:46
- 11 Save Me 2:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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