Chasin' Wild Trains
Kim Carnes · 2004
48 min · 12 tracks · country music
A blend of reflective storytelling and emotive melodies, steeped in the warmth of soft rock and country influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Beat at a Time Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Just to See You Smile — This track captures the essence of heartfelt longing with its poignant lyrics and melodic strength, reflecting Carnes’s mastery in storytelling.
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Where Is the Boy? (Chris' Song) — This song stands out for its emotional depth, exploring themes of loss and nostalgia with a captivating melody that resonates throughout the album.
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Goodnight Angel — With its soothing arrangement and evocative lyrics, this track represents Carnes's ability to convey tenderness and vulnerability, making it a memorable moment on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- heartfelt storytelling with depth
- for reflective afternoons
- warm melodies for cozy nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Carnes's continued relevance in her transitional phase.
- Themes
- heartfelt longing· nostalgic reflections· small-town memories
- Career context
- When 'Chasin' Wild Trains' was released in 2004, Kim Carnes was navigating a transitional phase in her career, having gained fame in the early 1980s with hits like 'Bette Davis Eyes'. After a period of relative quietness in the '90s, this album marked her return to recording, showcasing her enduring songwriting skills and a more mature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Toni Childs· Linda Ronstadt· Pat Benatar
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Just to See You Smile
The moment shifts from personal reflection to an expression of unconditional love, detailing the lengths one would go to for another's happiness.
This structural pivot deepens the emotional impact by contrasting selflessness with personal desire, showcasing Carnes's lyrical dexterity.
Tracklist
- 1 One Beat at a Time Start here 3:52
- 2 Just to See You Smile 4:18
- 3 Where Is the Boy? (Chris' Song) 4:04
- 4 Goodnight Angel 4:53
- 5 Lucid Dreams 4:02
- 6 All About Time 3:53
- 7 Runaway 4:57
- 8 You Made My Skin Burn 4:12
- 9 Still Warmed by the Thrill 4:03
- 10 If I Was an Angel 3:46
- 11 Too Far Gone 2:58
- 12 Stepped Right in It 3:31
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Other Voices, Other Rooms
Nanci Griffith
Similar storytelling style with heartfelt themes and a blend of folk and soft rock elements.
Come On Come On
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Shares reflective songwriting and emotive melodies rooted in country and soft rock traditions.
The River & the Thread
Rosanne Cash
Explores similar nostalgic reflections and small-town memories with rich, emotive arrangements.
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