Painted from Memory
Burt Bacharach · 1998
52 min · 12 tracks · easy listening · lounge music · orchestral pop
Lush orchestration intertwines with poignant storytelling, creating a reflective journey through love and loss.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of love lost
- steady pacing for deep listening
- lush orchestration enhances emotional depth
- poignant storytelling in each track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- looking for standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Painted from Memory' marked a significant collaboration between Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello, showcasing Bacharach's return to the forefront of popular music after a period of relative obscurity. This album was his first studio effort in over a decade, following his previous release 'At This Time' in 1994, highlighting a creative reinvention through collaborative songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Mancini· Paul Simon· Jimmy Webb
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In the Darkest Place 4:19
- 2 Toledo 4:36
- 3 I Still Have That Other Girl 2:48
- 4 This House Is Empty Now 5:10
- 5 Tears at the Birthday Party 4:38
- 6 Such Unlikely Lovers 3:26
- 7 My Thief 4:21
- 8 The Long Division 4:15
- 9 Painted From Memory 4:14
- 10 The Sweetest Punch 4:11
- 11 What’s Her Name Today? 4:11
- 12 God Give Me Strength 6:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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