Anthology cover

Anthology

Carly Simon · 2002

155 min · 40 tracks · pop music

A reflective journey through love and loss, blending introspective lyrics with Simon's distinctive, emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • reflective listening during quiet moments
  • introspective exploration of love themes
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • nostalgic reflections on past relationships

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek fast-paced, energetic tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Anthology' was released in 2002, Carly Simon had established herself as a prominent figure in pop music since her debut in 1971. This compilation came two years after her last studio album, 'The Bedroom Tapes', and served as a retrospective of her career spanning over three decades, showcasing both iconic hits and deeper cuts.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Carole King· Joni Mitchell

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be 4:17
  • 2 One More Time 3:35
  • 3 Anticipation 3:22
  • 4 Legend in Your Own Time 3:45
  • 5 Julie Through the Glass 3:25
  • 6 You're So Vain 4:19
  • 7 We Have No Secrets 3:58
  • 8 The Right Thing to Do 2:59
  • 9 Mockingbird 4:12
  • 10 Haven't Got Time for the Pain 3:55
  • 11 Older Sister 3:08
  • 12 Waterfall 3:32
  • 13 Attitude Dancing 3:56
  • 14 In Times When My Head 3:30
  • 15 Nobody Does It Better 3:44
  • 16 You Belong to Me 3:53
  • 17 Devoted to You 2:31
  • 18 Boys in the Trees 3:15
  • 19 Vengeance 4:13
  • 20 Come Upstairs 4:20
  • 21 Jesse 4:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Not a Day Goes By 2:43
  • 2 Why 4:05
  • 3 It Happens Everyday 2:47
  • 4 Orpheus 3:53
  • 5 Come Back Home 4:24
  • 6 Coming Around Again 3:42
  • 7 Give Me All Night 4:04
  • 8 The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of 4:57
  • 9 All I Want Is You 3:59
  • 10 Let the River Run 3:42
  • 11 My Romance 2:35
  • 12 Better Not Tell Her 5:13
  • 13 Love of My Life 3:34
  • 14 Like a River 4:47
  • 15 Two Little Sisters (Theme From ''Marvin's Room'') 3:24
  • 16 Film Noir 3:38
  • 17 Scar 5:34
  • 18 Actress 4:51
  • 19 Touched by the Sun (live, 1995: Grand Central) 5:38

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