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Released 7 years ago this June

Kicks

Rickie Lee Jones · 2019

35 min · 10 tracks · pop music · rock music

An introspective blend of jazz, pop, and rock that showcases Jones' signature storytelling and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • introspective storytelling focus
  • mid-tempo reflective moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Kicks' was released in 2019, Rickie Lee Jones had experienced a career revival after a period of lower visibility. This album marked her first release in nearly a decade, following her critically acclaimed work on 'The Other Side of Desire' in 2015, indicating her continued artistic evolution and relevance in the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Joni Mitchell· Nina Simone· Steely Dan
If this clicks, go next to
The Other Side of Desire — Continues the introspective themes with rich storytelling and diverse soundscapes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bad Company 5:52
  • 2 My Fathers Gun 4:17
  • 3 Lonely People 3:18
  • 4 Houston 3:04
  • 5 You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You 2:21
  • 6 Nagasaki 1:59
  • 7 Mack the Knife 3:19
  • 8 Quicksilver Girl 3:39
  • 9 The End of the World 4:00
  • 10 Cry 4:07

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata