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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

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