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Inspiration

Elkie Brooks · 1989

69 min · 16 tracks · pop music

A blend of pop balladry and soulful rock adorned with rich, emotive vocals and lush instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional resonance throughout
  • rich vocal performances to savor
  • reflective moments for quiet introspection
  • for late-night listening
  • consistent flow with gentle decline

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Inspiration' marked Elkie Brooks' return to the music scene after a brief hiatus. This album followed her successful period in the late '70s and early '80s, showcasing her enduring appeal and vocal prowess as she transitioned into the next decade.
Stylistic neighbors
Dusty Springfield· Kiki Dee· Carly Simon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hard Habit to Break 4:39
  • 2 Shame 4:10
  • 3 Broken Wings 4:55
  • 4 1,000 Years 4:47
  • 5 Touch of Paradise 4:20
  • 6 Tear It Down 4:21
  • 7 Don’t Cry to Me 4:42
  • 8 Three Wishes 4:33
  • 9 I’ll Never Love This Way Again 4:29
  • 10 Every Little Bit Hurts 3:28
  • 11 Is This Love 4:42
  • 12 Black Smoke From the Calumet 5:18
  • 13 Maybe I’m Amazed 3:39
  • 14 The Ki 4:05
  • 15 In It for the Same Thing 3:51
  • 16 You’re the Inspiration 3:33

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata