Mad Love
Linda Ronstadt · 1980
31 min · 10 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of rock and pop with a touch of country, showcasing Ronstadt's powerful vocals and eclectic influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Do I Make You — This track stands out for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about longing, perfectly demonstrating Ronstadt's ability to fuse pop sensibilities with emotional depth.
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Mad Love Start here — The title track showcases Ronstadt's dynamic vocal range over an infectious rhythm, setting the tone for the album's exploration of love and relationships.
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I Can’t Let Go — A cover of a classic song, Ronstadt breathes new life into it with her passionate delivery, highlighting her interpretative skills and connection to the material.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocals and varied instrumentation but lacks a cohesive flow across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are upbeat and driven by strong rhythms, while the fourth track introduces a slower tempo that contrasts with the previous songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy songs
- energetic upbeat vibes
- fun sing-along moments
- lighthearted party atmosphere
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Ronstadt's reputation with a hit single during her commercial peak.
- Career context
- Released in January 1980, Mad Love arrived during Linda Ronstadt's commercial peak, following her blockbuster success with albums like Simple Dreams. At this point in her career, she was transitioning towards a more rock-oriented sound, distancing herself from her earlier folk and country roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Joni Mitchell· Carole King
Tracklist
- 1 Mad Love Start here 3:40
- 2 Party Girl 3:23
- 3 How Do I Make You 2:24
- 4 I Can’t Let Go 2:45
- 5 Hurt So Bad 3:15
- 6 Look Out for My Love 3:29
- 7 Cost of Love 2:42
- 8 Justine 3:58
- 9 Girls Talk 3:24
- 10 Talking in the Dark 2:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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