Love Is cover

Love Is

Kim Wilde · 1992

45 min · 11 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of synth-pop and new wave, infused with an uplifting spirit and catchy melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • uplifting melodies for positivity
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • consistent flow for easy immersion
  • for afternoon drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Themes
early '90s optimism· synth-pop anthems· uplifting love stories
Career context
By the time 'Love Is' was released in January 1992, Kim Wilde was transitioning from her peak fame in the late 1980s. This album marked her sixth studio release, following her commercially successful records like 'Close' (1988), and showcased her continued evolution as an artist amidst changing musical trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Cyndi Lauper· Debbie Gibson· Erasure
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Chorus by Erasure — Shares vibrant synth melodies and an uplifting spirit, embodying early '90s pop optimism.
Please by Pet Shop Boys — Combines catchy synth-pop hooks with themes of love and longing, mirroring the album's upbeat vibe.
Songs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode — Blends darker undertones with melodic synth textures, reflecting emotional depth alongside upbeat rhythms.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love Is Holy 4:03
  • 2 Who Do You Think You Are 3:48
  • 3 I Believe in You 4:07
  • 4 Touched by Your Magic 4:35
  • 5 I Won’t Change the Way That I Feel 4:07
  • 6 Million Miles Away 4:07
  • 7 The Light of the Moon (Belongs to Me) 4:15
  • 8 Heart Over Mind 4:06
  • 9 A Miracle’s Coming 3:59
  • 10 Try Again 4:22
  • 11 Too Late 3:59

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