The Other Side of Desire
Rickie Lee Jones · 2015
46 min · 11 tracks · pop music · rock music
A blend of intimate storytelling and eclectic instrumentation, reflecting both nostalgia and modernity.
Why this album works
This album was critically well-received, garnering attention for its introspective lyrics and unique sound that blends pop and rock influences. It showcased Jones' continued evolution as an artist while also being her first release on a new label after years of fluctuating commercial success.
- Career context
- Released in 2015, 'The Other Side of Desire' marked Rickie Lee Jones' first studio album in nearly a decade following her 2009 release, 'Balm in Gilead'. This album came during a period of personal reflection for Jones, as she explored themes of love, loss, and longing, which are evident throughout the record.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ricky Martin· Alanis Morissette· Timbaland· No Doubt· Weezer· Donna Summer· Black Eyed Peas· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jimmy Choos Standout 3:57
- 2 Valtz de mon pere (Lovers’ Waltz) 4:35
- 3 J’ai connais pas 3:29
- 4 Blinded by the Hunt 3:25
- 5 Infinity 5:30
- 6 I Wasn’t Here 4:07
- 7 Christmas in New Orleans Standout 4:49
- 8 Haunted Standout 5:22
- 9 Feet on the Ground 6:30
- 10 Juliette 1:27
- 11 Finale; (A Spider in the Circus of the Falling Star) 3:04
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