Mistaken Identity
Kim Carnes · 1981
40 min · 10 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
Synth-driven pop rock infused with sharp lyrics and a distinctive, raspy vocal style.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs sharp lyrics for thoughtful reflection nostalgic vibes for casual listening
- Context
- Released in 1981, 'Mistaken Identity' was Kim Carnes' fifth studio album, coming off the success of her breakthrough hit 'Bette Davis Eyes'. This album marked a pivotal moment as it solidified her status as a mainstay in the pop rock genre, following a brief period of commercial uncertainty in her earlier career.
- If you like
- country, folk, pop rock
Mistaken Identity is an album by Kim Carnes, released in 1981. Synth-driven pop rock infused with sharp lyrics and a distinctive, raspy vocal style. 'Mistaken Identity' features the iconic hit 'Bette Davis Eyes', which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and earned the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. The album's blend of new wave and rock elements contributed to its critical acclaim and influenced many artists within the genre in the early 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mistaken Identity sound like?
Synth-driven pop rock infused with sharp lyrics and a distinctive, raspy vocal style. Rooted in country and folk.
What makes Mistaken Identity by Kim Carnes notable?
'Mistaken Identity' features the iconic hit 'Bette Davis Eyes', which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and earned the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. The album's blend of new wave and rock elements contributed to its critical acclaim and influenced many artists within the genre in the early 1980s. Released in 1981, 'Mistaken Identity' was Kim Carnes' fifth studio album, coming off the success of her breakthrough hit 'Bette Davis Eyes'. This album marked a pivotal moment as it solidified her status as a mainstay in the pop rock genre, following a brief period of commercial uncertainty in her earlier career.
Who is Mistaken Identity for?
Mistaken Identity works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, sharp lyrics for thoughtful reflection and nostalgic vibes for casual listening.
How many songs are on Mistaken Identity?
Mistaken Identity has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bette Davis Eyes Standout 3:49
- 2 Hit & Run 3:18
- 3 Mistaken Identity Standout 4:51
- 4 When I'm Away From You 3:37
- 5 Draw of the Cards Standout 4:54
- 6 Break the Rules Tonight (Out of School) 3:16
- 7 Still Hold On 4:40
- 8 Don't Call It Love 3:09
- 9 Miss You Tonite 5:14
- 10 My Old Pals 3:14
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