What makes With Every Heartbeat by Robyn notable?

'With Every Heartbeat' became a commercial success, reaching top positions on various international charts including the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number one. It is often credited with revitalizing Robyn's career, showcasing her unique blend of pop and R&B while influencing the broader electropop movement. In 2007, Robyn released 'With Every Heartbeat' as part of her self-titled album, marking her return to the music scene after a brief hiatus. This single followed her artistic reinvention, showcasing a shift towards more electropop sounds that emphasized personal and emotional depth.

How many songs are on With Every Heartbeat?

With Every Heartbeat has 4 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.

With Every Heartbeat

Robyn · 2007

20 min · 4 tracks · contemporary R&B

A pulsating blend of synths and emotive vocals that captures the ache of longing in a danceable format.

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Top tracks — play these first

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With Every Heartbeat (radio edit) — This version highlights Robyn's soaring vocals against an infectious beat, encapsulating the song's themes of yearning and emotional complexity within a radio-friendly format.
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With Every Heartbeat (album version) — The album version offers a more intimate feel, allowing listeners to experience the full emotional weight of the lyrics alongside its vibrant production.
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With Every Heartbeat (Tong & Spoon Wonderland remix) — This remix expands on the original's energy, infusing it with deeper house elements that showcase Robyn's adaptability and appeal across different dance music scenes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

65 /100

Treeline

Higher than 88% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong songwriting and production, but its cohesion suffers from multiple remixes.

What we noticed

Each remix offers a distinct reinterpretation of the original track, altering the tempo and arrangement while maintaining the core melody.
The album version extends the song's length, allowing for additional instrumental sections that enhance its emotional build.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single marked Robyn's return and established her wider recognition in the music scene.
Themes: emotional longing· dance floor heartbreak· synth-driven nostalgia
Career context: In 2007, Robyn released 'With Every Heartbeat' as part of her self-titled album, marking her return to the music scene after a brief hiatus. This single followed her artistic reinvention, showcasing a shift towards more electropop sounds that emphasized personal and emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors: Grimes· Charli XCX· Sia