City Streets
Carole King · 1989
42 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · easy listening
A reflective blend of adult contemporary melodies and heartfelt storytelling, underscored by King's signature piano work.
Why this album works
'City Streets' received mixed reviews but demonstrated King's resilience in the industry, peaking at No. 75 on the Billboard 200 chart. It contributed to the resurgence of interest in adult contemporary music during the late 1980s and reinforced King's status as a respected elder stateswoman of pop music.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience heartfelt storytelling through melodies for evening wind-down
- Context
- By 1989, Carole King had already established herself as a prominent figure in the music industry with classic albums like 'Tapestry' (1971) and was transitioning into a new phase of her career. 'City Streets' marked her return to the studio after a six-year hiatus since her previous album 'Speeding Time' (1983), showcasing her continued evolution as a songwriter and performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R. Stevie Moore· Nikka Costa· Nancy Sinatra· Elvis Presley· Aretha Franklin· Dolly Parton· Willie Nelson· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 City Streets Standout 4:56
- 2 Sweet Life Standout 4:33
- 3 Down to the Darkness 4:17
- 4 Lovelight 4:27
- 5 I Can’t Stop Thinking About You 4:58
- 6 Legacy 5:03
- 7 Ain’t That the Way 3:08
- 8 Midnight Flyer 4:26
- 9 Homeless Heart Standout 4:03
- 10 Someone Who Believes in You 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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