Barking at Airplanes
Kim Carnes · 1985
56 min · 13 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
A blend of pop rock and country-infused melodies that evoke a sense of longing and introspection.
Why this album works
'Barking at Airplanes' is notable for its commercial performance, peaking at No. 27 on the Billboard 200 and showcasing Carnes' signature raspy vocals. The album includes the hit single 'Crazy in the Night (Barking at Airplanes)', which helped solidify her status as a prominent artist in the pop rock genre during this era.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibe longing melodies for introspection headphone detail hunting moments
- Context
- Released in 1985, 'Barking at Airplanes' was Kim Carnes' follow-up to her successful album 'Mistaken Identity', which featured the hit 'Bette Davis Eyes'. At this point in her career, Carnes was navigating the complexities of becoming a consistent presence in the music industry after achieving mainstream success. This album reflects her efforts to further establish her unique sound amidst the evolving landscape of 1980s pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Diamond· Leonard Cohen· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crazy in the Night (Barking at Airplanes) Standout 3:34
- 2 One Kiss 3:31
- 3 Begging for Favors (Learning How Things Work) 4:52
- 4 He Makes the Sun Rise (Orpheus) Standout 4:28
- 5 Bon Voyage 4:39
- 6 Don't Pick Up the Phone (Pick Up the Phone) 4:24
- 7 Rough Edges 4:43
- 8 Abadabadango 3:58
- 9 Touch and Go 4:48
- 10 Oliver (A Voice on the radio) 3:49
- 11 I Am a Camera 5:11
- 12 Make No Mistake, He's Mine (Solo version) Standout 4:13
- 13 Forever 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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