Released 40 years ago
Light House
Kim Carnes · 1986
40 min · 10 tracks · country music
Melodic soft rock blended with country influences, highlighted by emotional storytelling and rich vocal arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Divided Hearts Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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I'd Lie to You for Your Love — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and clever lyrics that playfully navigate themes of love and deception, embodying Carnes' signature style.
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Dancin' at the Lighthouse — The lively rhythm and upbeat melody make it an engaging highlight, capturing the album's essence of joy and nostalgia in relationships.
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Only Lonely Love — This track showcases Carnes' emotive vocal delivery and lyrical depth, illustrating the complex feelings associated with love and loneliness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
- introspective lyrics for quiet moments
- smooth melodies for relaxed listening
- engaging storytelling in each track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat songs
- seeking immediate catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in her catalog that doesn't fit other specific roles.
- Themes
- nostalgic relationships· coastal gatherings· emotional storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Light House was Kim Carnes' sixth studio album, following her commercial peak with the hit 'Bette Davis Eyes' in the early '80s. At this point, Carnes was transitioning from mainstream hits to a more introspective sound, reflecting her artistic evolution after several successful years in the music industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Toni Childs· Linda Ronstadt· Pat Benatar
Tracklist
- 1 Divided Hearts Start here 4:08
- 2 I'd Lie to You for Your Love 3:43
- 3 Black and White 5:19
- 4 Piece of the Sky 3:24
- 5 You Say You Love Me (But I Know You Don't) 2:48
- 6 Dancin' at the Lighthouse 3:51
- 7 Love Me Like You Never Did Before 4:44
- 8 Along With the Radio 4:50
- 9 Only Lonely Love 3:58
- 10 That's Where the Trouble Lies 3:29
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Both share introspective storytelling and emotional depth with melodic folk influences.
Hasten Down the Wind
Linda Ronstadt
Similar blend of soft rock and country with rich vocal harmonies and heartfelt lyrics.
October Road
James Taylor
Offers a reflective, melodic soundscape that mirrors the emotional themes of nostalgia and connection.
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