Bad Love
Randy Newman · 1999
44 min · 12 tracks · blues · contemporary R&B · alternative country
A blend of sardonic wit and poignant melodies, evoking both humor and heartache in equal measure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sardonic wit with heartfelt melodies
- steady pacing for reflective listening
- mix of humor and heartache
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Bad Love' was released in 1999, Randy Newman had established himself as a respected songwriter and composer, known for his unique blend of satire and emotion. This album followed his successful work on film scores, including 'Toy Story,' marking a return to his solo career after a five-year hiatus since 'Little Criminals' in 1977.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Leonard Cohen· Tom Waits
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Country 5:40
- 2 Shame 4:54
- 3 I'm Dead (but I Don't Know It) 3:25
- 4 Every Time It Rains 3:33
- 5 The Great Nations of Europe 3:26
- 6 The One You Love 3:39
- 7 The World Isn't Fair 2:44
- 8 Big Hat, No Cattle 4:24
- 9 Better Off Dead 4:03
- 10 I Miss You 3:55
- 11 Going Home 2:06
- 12 I Want Everyone to Like Me 2:59
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