St. Vincent's Court
Kim Carnes · 1979
41 min · 11 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
A blend of soft rock and country-inflected pop, rich with emotive storytelling and melodic hooks.
Why this album works
'St. Vincent's Court' is significant for its introspective songwriting and solidified Carnes’ place in the pop-rock landscape of the late '70s. Although it did not achieve massive commercial success, its critical reception paved the way for future hits, notably leading to her Grammy-winning career as she continued to evolve as an artist.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moods emotive storytelling with melodic hooks for afternoon relaxation
- Context
- Released in 1979, 'St. Vincent's Court' marked Kim Carnes' third studio album during a pivotal moment in her career following the commercial success of her previous album, 'Kim Carnes'. At this point, she was beginning to establish her signature sound that combined elements of soft rock and country, setting the stage for her later hits in the early 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Diamond· Leonard Cohen· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Am I Gonna Do 3:03
- 2 Jamaica Sunday Morning Standout 4:33
- 3 Stay Away 4:07
- 4 Lookin' for a Big Night 4:02
- 5 Paris Without You (St. Vincent's Court) Standout 5:16
- 6 It Hurts So Bad Standout 3:02
- 7 Lose in Love 3:52
- 8 Skeptical Shuffle 3:33
- 9 Take Me Home to Where My Heart Is 3:14
- 10 Blinded by Love 3:03
- 11 Goodnight Moon 3:38
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