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Break Every Rule

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I bought this CD for only one song, "Break Every Rule", and I found that far from having only one track that appeals to me, I love the whole record. Of course, this is the follow up to her big comeback record, and the superstars of the 80's came out in their strength to help write and record this record. Byran Adams, Phil Collins, Rupert Hine, Steve Winwood, David Bowie, Mark Knopfler either wrote or played on the record. Most of them did both. It sounds a little 80's at first, but the songwriting talent is so immense, the record is so musical that you soon forget some of the novelties of 80's production and find yourself listening to the fabulous voice of Tina Turner. She takes all the material and really makes it her own, without losing that wonderful sense of nuance in required by each song. Worthy of mention also are the team of Terry Britten and Graham Lyle. When the big name stars were done filling in on one half of the tracks, these two keep their end up to par with polished writing and solid production. Oddly enough, "Break Every Rule" doesnt seem to appear on the new Greatest Hits package of hers. Maybe they hope people will buy this record just to get that track? Take my advice and do so, you wont regret it. I love this record and I think you will too!

This was Tina's follow-up to her smash "Private Dancer" album and it was released two years after in 1986. This is a solid album, with few weak spots, and it's a surprise listening to it now that it seems forgotten nowadays. Many musical styles are blended here, from rock to pop and even a touch of country. Tina shows a complete range of talent here, with excellant turn of phrase, and perfect pitch throughout. The rocking "Back Where You Started" is a gem, and earned her a grammy. The pop hit "Typical Male", is a strong effort, and she really seemed to have fun with it. "What You Get Is What You See" has more than a touch of rockabilly, and it is such a fun song. "Paradise Is Here" has an understated feel to it, and it really works well. Overall in review, one cannot help but wonder if the buying public was beginning to tire of Ms. Turner, as the public's attention span is so notoriously short, because this album didn't really set the world on fire in the States. Overseas, it was a huge hit. Although one can tell, listening to it now, that it was done in the mid-eighties, it has really aged well. Falling in between "Private Dancer" and "Foreign Affair", it would be easy to overlook this album in search of Tina's best work. Don't overlook this album, though. True, it may not be her best album, but it certainly is very good, and Tina's good work is much better than most everyone else's best efforts. So get this album added to your collection, and enjoy!

Break Every Rule was the follow up the hugely successful Private Dancer album. Break Every Rule peaked at #6 and sold over a million copies in America. This also launched her first "farewell" tour in 1987. The tour played to over 5 million people, and did over 250 concerts worldwide.

The first track, Typical Male, was the biggest hit of of the album peaking at #2 for 3 weeks. Its a great piece of bubble gum pop, with its catchy chorus. What You Get Is What You See was also a hit peaking at #13. It's a pop/country tune. Two People is a soft ballad that hit the charts at #26.

One of my personal favorites is Afterglow. Its got a great back back, & the song has a good message I think. Back Where You Started is Tina at her most rock. Its a get back, revenge type of song that fits great with her life. She won the Best Rock Performance Female Grammy for this underlooked classic. The title track of the album has always been one of my favorites. It was released as a single but fizzled at #76.

The album ends with a great combination of Paradise Is Here, & I"ll Be Thunder. Great songs that will leave you remebering this album. In the eighties Tina released 3 LP's. Private Dancer, Break Every Rule, & Foriegn Affiar. Each one better than the one before, and unfortunatly, least successful. I perosnally think everyone should have these 3 albums, as they are great, underated rock classic albums.

One of Tina Turner's forgotten albums is actually one of her best.
The album sold well way back in 1986, but it seems that when they overlook her career, this album is never mentioned anymore. I even suspect that Tina Turner does not like this album too much....She hasn't sung any songs at her concerts from this album since 1993. The album is however a great one...Especially the title track and "Paradise is here". 5 stars !!

This has always been one of my favorite Tina Turner "resurgence" albums. While the critics never praised it at the time of it's release, it most definitely is one of Tina's best to stand the test of time. It sounds as fresh today as it did in 1986! Her vocals have never been stronger from her renaissance period (with the possible exception of the "Private Dancer" album.)
I tend to disagree with the reviewer who states that "Girls" doesn't work. I personally think it's one of the highlights of the album! Tina has such angst in her voice on this track - one can't help but feel her pain.
My personal favorites on this album are the "perfect" title track, the torchy "Paradise is Here" (which by the way I have Cher's version also of which Cher can't hold a candle to Tina's), the ultra-emotional "I'll Be Thunder" and the snazzy top 2 hit "Typical Male."
All in all, a most worthy follow-up to "Private Dancer."

The queen of rock n'roll returned with a follow up to her smash come-back hit "Private Dancer" with this being my fav 80's from her. I saw the video first, then heard the CD-they'r both great. Opening with the hit "Typical Male," the anthem "What you get is what you see," and the ballads "Two People," and "Till the right man comes along." She seems to tell her life of fortune and fame in the mysterious "Afterglow"(the video is of her out for a night on the town). Knowing her, I was expecting to hear a dance sound, but was quite pleasently surprised with beautiful, heart-breaking ballad, the haunting "Girls," co-written by David Bowie.(The video is her made up sitting in a chair, singing sorrowfully-then belting out the dramatic note "feel," while girls are shown in black and white.) The smash anthem "Back where you started," in which her voice sounds younger. Then to the heart-on-her-sleeve love title track, and "Overnight sensation," which seems to describe her. Then to the haunting, destiny sound of the ballad, "Paradise is here." Call me a sap, but when she sings "its time to stop your crying," it makes me what to cry anyway. Closing the album is the electrifying ballad "I'll be thunder." With beautiful pictures, the red pages have the words to the songs on it. And as for the cover? Bravo! Tina looks beautiful, with the leather jacket, and the pearl necklace gives her a touch of innocence to her sultry beauty.

This is my favorite Tina album. This album has it all-ballads like "Paradise is Here" and " Two People" to rockers like "Back Where You Started" and "Overnight Sensation"

While 1984's "Private Dancer" was a smash, Tina Turner's follow-up, 1986's "Break Every Rule" was considered a bit of a disappointment by critics and from a sales point of view, it paled in comparison to its predecessor. Strangely, the album followed the pattern of the first with mid-tempo ballads ("Two People" modeled after "What's Love"), rocerks ("What You Get Is What You See", "Back Where You Started"), a David Bowie cover ("Girls", whereas "1984" was on 'Private Dancer') and catchy pop ("Typical Male", "Paradise Is Here") yet that may ultimately have worked against the album.

On the whole, it works, as many of the songs have hit potential, and some of them indeed were hits, especially "Typical Male" which was a Top Five hit. Overall, I enjoy 'Break Every Rule' more than 'Private Dancer' because I find there is a better selection of songs.

"Two People" is a superior mid-tempo ballad powered by Tina's excellent interpretation. The use of her lower register is notable here. (Note: seek out the 12" version as it adds more instrumentation and is even better than the album version). The title track is also a fine love song, which inexplicably never became a hit. The same can be said for "Paradise Is Here" which should have also been a hit.

Also, this album gives us more of the sassy Tina, particularly on "What You Get Is What You See", "Back Where You Started" and "Til The Right Man Comes Along".

Tina's cover of "Girls" is a knockout and will please both Bowie and Turner fans. Seek this one out.

This 1986 Tina Turner release is one of her most underrated albums. Her vocals are strong, yet melodic. She has the unique ability not to just sing a song but emote feelings while relaying the lyrics. Tina is gifted and truly original vocalist. The best.

This is "sophomore" cd after the smash Private Dancer.
This album explores the more rock n roll Tina.
The whole thing is great from Typical Male, to (seems like her theme song) I'll Be Thunder, to the mysterious Girls to the duet with Bryan Adams Back Where You Started.
I love every song on this album. I have always loved Tina and will continue doing so for years to come.
This is one of my finest cds in my collections.