St. Vincent's Court
Kim Carnes · 1979
41 min · 11 tracks · country music
A blend of soft rock and country influences, featuring reflective lyrics and a laid-back yet poignant melodic approach.
Top tracks — play these first
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What Am I Gonna Do Start here — This track serves as a poignant opener, showcasing Carnes' emotive vocal delivery and lyrical introspection that set the tone for the entire album.
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Paris Without You (St. Vincent's Court) — This title track encapsulates themes of longing and nostalgia, making it a standout example of Carnes' ability to blend storytelling with captivating melodies.
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Blinded by Love — With its infectious rhythm and catchy chorus, this song highlights Carnes' pop sensibilities while still maintaining a heartfelt narrative.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moods
- emotive storytelling with melodic hooks
- for afternoon relaxation
- warm sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced songs
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The album contributed to Kim Carnes' rise in popularity and evolving sound.
- Themes
- St. Vincent's Court nostalgia· Parisian longing· small-town reflections
- Career context
- By the time 'St. Vincent's Court' was released in 1979, Kim Carnes had already established herself as a notable artist with her previous album, 'Lady Luck' (1978) achieving commercial success. This album marked her transition from a more traditional pop sound toward a style that incorporated elements of country and rock, setting the stage for her later breakthrough with 'Bette Davis Eyes.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Toni Childs· Linda Ronstadt· Pat Benatar
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Jamaica Sunday Morning
The imagery shifts from tropical bliss to introspective realization about fleeting happiness.
This shift enhances the emotional depth of the song, contrasting idealized memories with the bittersweet nature of reality.
Tracklist
- 1 What Am I Gonna Do Start here 3:03
- 2 Jamaica Sunday Morning 4:33
- 3 Stay Away 4:07
- 4 Lookin' for a Big Night 4:02
- 5 Paris Without You (St. Vincent's Court) 5:16
- 6 It Hurts So Bad 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Heart Like a Wheel
Linda Ronstadt
Shares a similar blend of soft rock and country with reflective storytelling and emotive melodies.
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Features laid-back acoustic arrangements and introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
Pieces of the Sky
Emmylou Harris
Combines country and soft rock elements with poignant lyrics that explore themes of longing and reflection.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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