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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.

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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