Love Makes the World
Carole King · 2001
45 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · easy listening
Emotionally rich melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, showcasing King's signature blend of pop and folk influences.
Why this album works
'Love Makes the World' received positive reviews upon release and peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 chart. The title track gained notable airplay, reinforcing King's status as a significant figure in adult contemporary music and highlighting her influence on subsequent generations of songwriters.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments emotionally rich melodic introspection uplifting themes of love
- Context
- Released on September 25, 2001, 'Love Makes the World' marks Carole King's first studio album in over a decade, following her 1993 album 'In My Own Time'. At this point in her career, King was revitalizing her musical presence after a long hiatus, returning to the charts with an album that reflected her enduring songwriting prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R. Stevie Moore· Nikka Costa· Nancy Sinatra· Elvis Presley· Aretha Franklin· Dolly Parton· Willie Nelson· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Makes the World Standout 4:23
- 2 You Can Do Anything 3:58
- 3 The Reason 4:39
- 4 I Wasn't Gonna Fall in Love Standout 4:04
- 5 I Don't Know 3:04
- 6 Oh No, Not My Baby Standout 3:28
- 7 It Could Have Been Anyone 3:53
- 8 Monday Without You 4:02
- 9 An Uncommon Love 3:34
- 10 You Will Find Me There 4:25
- 11 Safe Again 2:42
- 12 This Time 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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