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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for evening relaxation intimate moments of reflection smooth melodies for quiet nights
- 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.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, pop rock, soul
It's Only Love is an album by Simply Red, released in 2000. Smooth soulful melodies entwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating an intimate listening experience that resonates deeply. 'It's Only Love' enjoyed commercial success, reaching the top ten in multiple countries and further cementing Simply Red's legacy in popular music. The album includes notable covers like 'If You Don’t Know Me by Now,' which showcases Hucknall's ability to reinterpret classic soul with contemporary flair. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does It's Only Love sound like?
Smooth soulful melodies entwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating an intimate listening experience that resonates deeply. Rooted in jazz fusion and pop rock.
What makes It's Only Love by Simply Red notable?
'It's Only Love' enjoyed commercial success, reaching the top ten in multiple countries and further cementing Simply Red's legacy in popular music. The album includes notable covers like 'If You Don’t Know Me by Now,' which showcases Hucknall's ability to reinterpret classic soul with contemporary flair. 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.
Who is It's Only Love for?
It's Only Love works well if you're into steady pacing for evening relaxation, intimate moments of reflection and smooth melodies for quiet nights.
How many songs are on It's Only Love?
It's Only Love has 19 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If You Don’t Know Me by Now Standout 3:25
- 2 Holding Back the Years Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
76 min 51 sec
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