Tina Turner Album: “Break Every Rule”

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!

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."

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 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.