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Inside the Fire

Rita Coolidge · 1984

37 min · 10 tracks · country · folk

A smooth blend of pop and country-infused melodies wrapped in heartfelt lyrics and soulful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • heartfelt moments of reflection
  • for casual gatherings
  • smooth melodies for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'Inside the Fire' was Rita Coolidge's follow-up to her successful album 'Anytime... Anywhere' from 1977. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent artist in the soft rock and country scenes, yet she was also navigating the changing musical landscape of the early '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Carole King· Linda Ronstadt· Joni Mitchell

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hit Me on the Loveside 4:07
  • 2 Do You Believe in Love 3:34
  • 3 I Can’t Afford That Feeling Anymore 3:49
  • 4 Games 3:30
  • 5 Wishing Star 3:40
  • 6 I’m Coming Home 3:55
  • 7 Something Said Love 3:36
  • 8 Love From Tokyo 3:42
  • 9 Survivor 3:29
  • 10 Love Is Muddy Water 3:46

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata