Songwriter
Richard Marx · 2022
70 min · 20 tracks · pop music
A reflective blend of pop ballads and heartfelt storytelling that showcases Marx's lyrical prowess and melodic sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Same Heartbreak Different Day Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Believe In Me — This track encapsulates the album's theme of self-reflection and resilience, with a melody that highlights Marx's emotive vocal delivery.
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Moscow Calling — A standout for its unique narrative perspective, this song explores themes of longing and distance, showcasing Marx’s storytelling skills.
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We Are Not Alone — With its uplifting message and anthemic chorus, this track serves as a unifying statement on connection amidst isolation, reflecting broader societal themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling with emotional depth
- back-loaded listening experience rewards patience
- melancholic themes with introspective vibes
- longer tracks for contemplative moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat songs
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and creativity later in the artist's career.
- Themes
- Moscow longing· self-reflection journey· connection amidst isolation
- Career context
- Released in 2022, 'Songwriter' marks Richard Marx's return to the spotlight after a lengthy hiatus from solo studio albums. This album comes decades after his commercial peak in the late '80s and early '90s, during which he gained fame for hits like 'Right Here Waiting.' With a renewed focus on songwriting, this release emphasizes his evolution as an artist committed to storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Bolton· John Waite· Kenny Loggins
Tracklist
- 1 Same Heartbreak Different Day Start here 3:09
- 2 Only A Memory 3:02
- 3 Anything 2:38
- 4 Moscow Calling 4:53
- 5 Believe In Me 3:13
- 6 Shame On You 2:31
- 7 My Love, My Enemy 2:36
- 8 Just Go 4:16
- 9 One More Yesterday 3:22
- 10 We Are Not Alone 3:43
- 11 Everything I've Got 3:12
- 12 Misery Loves Company 2:56
- 13 One Day Longer 4:06
- 14 Breaking My Heart 3:44
- 15 We Had It All 3:20
- 16 Always 3:39
- 17 Still In My Heart 4:11
- 18 Maybe 4:16
- 19 As If We'll Never Love Again 3:22
- 20 Never After 3:42
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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