Best Kept Secret
Sheena Easton · 1983
62 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · country · pop rock
A polished blend of pop and R&B, showcasing catchy hooks and Easton's vibrant vocal delivery.
Why this album works
This album includes the hit single 'Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)', which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its commercial success helped reinforce Easton’s status as a staple in 1980s pop music while showcasing her versatility across genres such as dance-pop and R&B.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs polished sound for road trips catchy hooks for easy listening
- Context
- Released on October 1, 1983, 'Best Kept Secret' was Sheena Easton's fourth studio album following her commercial breakthrough with 'Morning Train (Nine to Five)'. At this stage in her career, she was solidifying her place in the pop landscape, transitioning from early hits into a more mature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Duran Duran· Pet Shop Boys· Kim Wilde· Simply Red· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) Standout 3:44
- 2 I Like the Fright 3:49
- 3 Almost Over You Standout 3:41
- 4 Devil in a Fast Car 4:01
- 5 Don’t Leave Me This Way 4:57
- 6 Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 4:31
- 7 (She’s in Love) With Her Radio Standout 3:36
- 8 Just One Smile 4:48
- 9 Sweet Talk 3:49
- 10 Best Kept Man 3:48
- 11 Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) (extended) 6:11
- 12 Wish You Were Here Tonight 3:58
- 13 I Don’t Need Your Word 3:20
- 14 We’ve Got Tonight 3:50
- 15 Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) (dance mix) 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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