Romance Dance
Kim Carnes · 1980
33 min · 9 tracks · country music
A fusion of soft rock and country influences, featuring emotive vocals over lush melodies and heartfelt arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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More Love — This track became one of Carnes' biggest hits, highlighting her vocal prowess and ability to connect emotionally through lyrics about longing and desire.
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Swept Me Off My Feet Start here — The song opens the album with an upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, effectively setting the tone for a playful exploration of love.
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Cry Like a Baby — This track features a poignant narrative that showcases Carnes' storytelling ability, combining emotional depth with a memorable melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends soft rock and country influences with emotive vocals, but lacks standout compositions throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several songs prominently feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotive quality of the melodies.
- The album closes with two consecutive tracks that both explore themes of longing and love, creating a reflective ending.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady melodic journey throughout
- intimate moments for quiet reflection
- for late-night listening
- emotional resonance in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat music
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified her presence post-'Bette Davis Eyes', increasing her popularity.
- Themes
- playful romance· nostalgic longing· heartfelt storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Romance Dance was Kim Carnes' third studio album, following her breakthrough success with the hit 'Bette Davis Eyes'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her presence in the pop and rock genres while exploring more personal themes in her songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Toni Childs· Linda Ronstadt· Pat Benatar
Tracklist
- 1 Swept Me Off My Feet Start here 3:20
- 2 Cry Like a Baby 3:01
- 3 Will You Remember Me 4:38
- 4 Tear Me Apart 3:28
- 5 Changin 3:51
- 6 More Love 3:35
- 7 In the Chill of the Night 4:13
- 8 Where Is Your Heart 3:41
- 9 And Still Be Loving You 3:40
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Hasten Down the Wind
Linda Ronstadt
Shares lush melodies and emotive vocals with themes of longing and romance.
Gorilla
James Taylor
Combines soft rock and heartfelt storytelling, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
Tapestry
Carole King
Features personal songwriting and rich arrangements that evoke emotional connection and nostalgia.
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