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Emotion: Side B

Carly Rae Jepsen · 2016

27 min · 8 tracks · folk · pop rock · disco

Bright synths and catchy hooks intertwine, creating an irresistible pop landscape filled with emotional introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for casual listening
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • bright synths uplift your mood
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy compositions
  • prefer darker, heavier themes

Where this album fits

Themes
dance floor longing· bright synth nostalgia
Career context
Released on August 26, 2016, 'Emotion: Side B' is Carly Rae Jepsen's follow-up to her critically acclaimed album 'Emotion' from 2015. At this point in her career, Jepsen was solidifying her position as a prominent figure in modern pop, building on the success of her previous work while exploring deeper themes and sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Charli XCX· Robyn· Tove Lo
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Body Talk by Robyn — Shares bright synths and emotional themes of longing blended with danceable pop beats.
Queen of the Clouds by Tove Lo — Combines catchy hooks and introspective lyrics about love and heartbreak, set against vibrant production.
True Romance by Charli XCX — Features a similar blend of synth-pop and emotional depth, exploring themes of desire and nostalgia.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 First Time 3:35
  • 2 Higher 3:54
  • 3 The One 3:23
  • 4 Fever 3:04
  • 5 Body Language 2:53
  • 6 Cry 3:56
  • 7 Store 3:12
  • 8 Roses 3:40

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