Light House
Kim Carnes · 1986
40 min · 10 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
A smooth blend of pop rock and soft melodies wrapped in introspective lyrics and Carnes' distinctive voice.
Why this album works
'Light House' features the hit single 'I'd Lie to You for Your Love,' which peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Carnes' enduring appeal. The album's mix of country influences with pop rock elements reflects a transitional moment in the mid-80s music landscape, influencing subsequent artists blending these genres.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes introspective lyrics for quiet moments smooth melodies for relaxed listening
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Light House' was Kim Carnes' seventh studio album, following her commercial breakthrough with 'Mistaken Identity' in 1981. By this time, she had established herself as a notable figure in the pop rock genre, exploring more personal themes in her songwriting as she shifted away from the mainstream hits of her earlier career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Diamond· Leonard Cohen· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Divided Hearts 4:08
- 2 I'd Lie to You for Your Love Standout 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 Standout 3:51
- 7 Love Me Like You Never Did Before 4:44
- 8 Along With the Radio 4:50
- 9 Only Lonely Love Standout 3:58
- 10 That's Where the Trouble Lies 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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