What makes Try to Remember Everything by Bic Runga notable?

The album received positive reviews and showcased Runga's growth as a songwriter and musician, further establishing her influence in the New Zealand pop landscape. It featured tracks that resonated well with audiences, helping it secure a place on various charts and contributing to her ongoing legacy as a celebrated artist. Released in 2008, Try to Remember Everything is Bic Runga's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed album Beautiful Collision from 2002. At this point in her career, Runga was solidifying her status as a prominent figure in New Zealand's music scene, building on the success of her previous works while exploring deeper emotional themes.

Who is Try to Remember Everything for?

Try to Remember Everything works well if you're into intimate moments of reflection, steady pacing for easy listening and nostalgic themes of love.

How many songs are on Try to Remember Everything?

Try to Remember Everything has 14 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Try to Remember Everything

Bic Runga · 2008

42 min · 14 tracks · pop music

A lush blend of introspective melodies and heartfelt lyrics wrapped in Bic Runga's signature soft pop style.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Gracie — This track highlights Runga's ability to weave personal narratives into universal themes, showcasing both vulnerability and strength through its poignant lyrics.
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Gravity — With its haunting melody and emotive delivery, Gravity encapsulates the album's exploration of love and longing, making it a standout moment.
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Sway — This cover of the classic song showcases Runga's unique vocal interpretation and ability to breathe new life into familiar material, marking a memorable highlight.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production, but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its length.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Gracie' and 'Everyone Must Love'.
The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and introspection, with a recurring theme of longing present throughout multiple songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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

intimate moments of reflection
steady pacing for easy listening
nostalgic themes of love
for quiet evenings
gentle melodies for background ambiance

Maybe skip if you

seekers of high-energy tracks
prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2008, Try to Remember Everything is Bic Runga's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed album Beautiful Collision from 2002. At this point in her career, Runga was solidifying her status as a prominent figure in New Zealand's music scene, building on the success of her previous works while exploring deeper emotional themes.
Stylistic neighbors: Natalie Merchant· Lisa Hannigan· Norah Jones