It's Only Love cover

It's Only Love

Simply Red · 2000

76 min · 19 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soul

Smooth soulful melodies entwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating an intimate listening experience that resonates deeply.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for evening relaxation
  • intimate moments of reflection
  • smooth melodies for quiet nights
  • heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'It's Only Love' marked Simply Red's seventh studio album, following their successful 'Life' in 1995. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status in the UK pop and soul scene, continuing to showcase lead singer Mick Hucknall's distinctive voice and lyrical depth while evolving their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Sade· Seal· Jamiroquai

Tracklist

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

  • 1 If You Don’t Know Me by Now 3:25
  • 2 Holding Back the Years 4:30
  • 3 Say You Love Me 3:43
  • 4 The Air That I Breathe 4:25
  • 5 It’s Only Love 4:59
  • 6 You’ve Got It 3:56
  • 7 Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye 3:26
  • 8 For Your Babies 4:19
  • 9 Lady Godivas Room 2:55
  • 10 Your Eyes (Mousse T acoustic) 3:51
  • 11 Thank You 4:01
  • 12 Remembering the First Time 4:45
  • 13 Angel 4:03
  • 14 Night Nurse 3:56
  • 15 Never Never Love 4:21
  • 16 More 4:09
  • 17 Mellow My Mind 3:57
  • 18 Stars 4:09
  • 19 Ain’t That a Lot of Love 3:52

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