Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera
Carly Simon · 1993
60 min · 21 tracks · pop music
A whimsical blend of operatic melodies and pop sensibilities, exploring familial themes through theatrical storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with whimsy
- dynamic narrative arc unfolds
- engaging family themes explored
- wave-like pacing invites reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1993, Carly Simon was well-established in her career, transitioning from her early pop hits into more experimental territory. 'Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera' marked a significant departure from her previous work, showcasing her ability to craft a narrative-driven musical experience after her commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Carole King· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction (Voulez-Vous Danser?) 1:04
- 2 Looser Arms 3:54
- 3 Valentine Aria 3:12
- 4 A Boy of Twelve 5:48
- 5 Man With Wings 3:50
- 6 My Dance Is a Tango 4:40
- 7 Voulez-Vous Danser 1:39
- 8 Fond of the Blondes 2:26
- 9 It's My Downfall 4:37
- 10 Incantation
- 11 The Fight 5:15
- 12 The Jig 1:25
- 13 Am I Still Young? 3:27
- 14 It's Such a Glorious Day 0:53
- 15 Seduction Aria 2:50
- 16 Romulus Hunt (The Nightmare) 2:30
- 17 Where Am I? 1:29
- 18 It Almost Happens on It's Own (We'll Never Leave) 3:07
- 19 Eddie's Soliloquy 3:43
- 20 Voulez-Vous Danser 1:17
- 21 Voulez-Vous Danser 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.