What does New Kind of Feeling sound like?

A seamless blend of soft rock and country pop, showcasing warm melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Rooted in soft rock and adult contemporary music. Start with "Shadows in the Moonlight".

Is New Kind of Feeling a good place to start with Anne Murray?

Yes, New Kind of Feeling is recommended as a starting point for new Anne Murray listeners. A seamless blend of soft rock and country pop, showcasing warm melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Released in 1979, New Kind of Feeling marked Anne Murray's transition into a more polished soft rock sound following her breakout album, Snowbird. This album came during a period when she had established herself as a consistent hitmaker, building on the commercial success of her previous releases, including her 1978 album, Let's Keep It That Way.

Who is New Kind of Feeling for?

New Kind of Feeling works well if you're into steady mid-tempo listening experience, warm melodies for introspection and for cozy evenings.

How many songs are on New Kind of Feeling?

New Kind of Feeling has 10 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

New Kind of Feeling

Anne Murray · 1979

30 min · 10 tracks · country music

A seamless blend of soft rock and country pop, showcasing warm melodies and heartfelt storytelling.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Just Fall in Love Again — This track stands out for its lush arrangement and emotional depth, highlighting Murray's vocal delivery that perfectly captures the feeling of love's spontaneity.
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Shadows in the Moonlight Start here — With its captivating narrative and catchy chorus, this song exemplifies Murray's signature style while illustrating her skill in storytelling through music.
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You've Got What It Takes — This upbeat track showcases Murray's versatility and charm, combining elements of pop with a lively rhythm that invites listeners to engage with its playful lyrics.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but doesn't stand out significantly in its genre.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and strong melodies, while the subsequent tracks shift to a more reflective tone.
Several songs incorporate lush string arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
The album closes with a soft ballad that gradually fades out, creating a sense of resolution.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady mid-tempo listening experience
warm melodies for introspection
for cozy evenings
gentle soundtracks for reflection

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy excitement
prefer longer album explorations

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified her presence in adult contemporary, following her breakout with Snowbird.
Themes: romantic nostalgia· moonlit shadows· Yucatan storytelling
Career context: Released in 1979, New Kind of Feeling marked Anne Murray's transition into a more polished soft rock sound following her breakout album, Snowbird. This album came during a period when she had established herself as a consistent hitmaker, building on the commercial success of her previous releases, including her 1978 album, Let's Keep It That Way.
Stylistic neighbors: Linda Ronstadt· Karen Carpenter· James Taylor