Café Racers
Kim Carnes · 1983
43 min · 10 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
A blend of soft rock and pop with introspective lyrics and Kim Carnes' distinctive raspy vocals.
Why this album works
'Café Racers' is notable for its moderate chart performance, peaking at number 31 on the Billboard 200. The album also features the hit single 'You Make My Heart Beat Faster,' which contributed to Carnes' continued presence in the pop-rock scene during this era.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes introspective moments for quiet drives heartfelt lyrics for emotional connection
- Context
- Released in 1983, 'Café Racers' was Kim Carnes' sixth studio album, following her commercial breakthrough with 'Mistaken Identity' in 1981. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from the mainstream success of the early '80s to a more eclectic sound that incorporated elements of country and folk, reflecting her artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Diamond· Leonard Cohen· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Make My Heart Beat Faster Standout 4:35
- 2 Young Love 4:14
- 3 Met You at the Wrong Time of My Life Standout 5:21
- 4 Hurricane Standout 4:30
- 5 Universal Song 3:54
- 6 Invisible Hands 3:12
- 7 I Pretend 5:20
- 8 Hangin' on by a Thread (A Said Affair of the Heart) 2:50
- 9 Kick in the Heart 4:31
- 10 I'll Be Here Were the Heart Is 4:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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