When Ronan Met Burt
Ronan Keating · 2011
38 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A smooth blend of classic pop ballads infused with heartfelt vocals and timeless melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Look of Love Start here — This track opens the album with a lush arrangement and showcases Keating's vocal range, setting the tone for the emotional depth of the record.
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I'll Never Fall in Love Again — Keating delivers a poignant rendition of this classic, capturing both vulnerability and longing, making it a standout moment on the album.
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What the World Needs Now — This cover highlights Keating's ability to convey hope and warmth through his voice, reflecting the song's enduring message of love and compassion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album offers polished renditions of classic songs but lacks significant originality in composition.
What we noticed
- The album features ten tracks, all of which are reinterpretations of classic Burt Bacharach songs, maintaining their original melodies while adding Keating's vocal style.
- Each track employs lush orchestration with strings and soft percussion, creating a smooth and polished sound throughout the record.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 melodic journey throughout
- warm vocals for cozy evenings
- for reflective moments
- gentle background for conversations
Maybe skip if you
- seeks high-energy party tracks
- prefers experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Introduces Burt Bacharach's work to a new audience, marking a significant collaboration.
- Career context
- When Ronan Met Burt marks Ronan Keating's first collaboration with legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach, showcasing a shift towards more mature interpretations. Released in 2011, this album follows Keating's successful solo career, which began in the late 1990s with Boyzone, and highlights his evolution as an artist seeking to explore deeper emotional connections through established classics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Westlife· Boyzone· James Blunt
Tracklist
- 1 The Look of Love Start here 4:43
- 2 Walk on By 3:51
- 3 I'll Never Fall in Love Again 3:35
- 4 Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do) 3:18
- 5 My Little Red Book 2:54
- 6 What the World Needs Now 3:29
- 7 Something Big 3:18
- 8 I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself 4:10
- 9 This House Is Empty Now 5:16
- 10 Make It Easy on Yourself 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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