My Own Best Enemy
Richard Marx · 2004
51 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A reflective pop album blending emotive ballads with rich melodic hooks and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
The album was notable for its critical reception, particularly for highlighting Marx's songwriting capabilities and emotional depth. It featured the hit single 'When You're Gone,' which reached the top of the charts in several countries, showcasing his enduring appeal in the pop landscape.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments introspective themes for solitude rich melodies for emotional connection
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'My Own Best Enemy' was Richard Marx's seventh studio album, coming after a six-year hiatus from original music. This period marked a shift in his career, as he transitioned from the mainstream pop success of the late '80s and early '90s to a more mature sound that explored personal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Pitbull· Panic! at the Disco· Katy Perry· Taylor Swift· No Doubt· Alanis Morissette· Timbaland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing Left to Say Standout 3:57
- 2 When You're Gone Standout 4:24
- 3 One Thing Left 3:54
- 4 Love Goes On 3:35
- 5 Ready to Fly 4:39
- 6 Again Standout 6:16
- 7 Colder 3:09
- 8 Everything Good 3:18
- 9 The Other Side 4:55
- 10 Someone Special 4:14
- 11 Suspicion 3:56
- 12 Falling 5:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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