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The Sea

Corinne Bailey Rae · 2010

42 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

A soulful blend of introspective lyrics and lush melodies, capturing the complexities of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent melodic journey
  • introspective reflective listening
  • emotional depth and nuance
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2010, 'The Sea' is Corinne Bailey Rae's second studio album, following her critically acclaimed self-titled debut in 2006. At this point, she was navigating a personal and artistic revival after a period of grief due to the loss of her husband.
Stylistic neighbors
Norah Jones· Lianne La Havas· Emily King

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Are You Here 4:12
  • 2 I’d Do It All Again 3:07
  • 3 Feels Like the First Time 3:13
  • 4 The Blackest Lily 3:37
  • 5 Closer 4:17
  • 6 Love’s on Its Way 3:54
  • 7 I Would Like to Call It Beauty 4:18
  • 8 Paris Nights/New York Mornings 3:51
  • 9 Paper Dolls 3:20
  • 10 Diving for Hearts 4:50
  • 11 The Sea 4:04

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