This Kind of Love
Carly Simon · 2008
55 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A blend of reflective ballads and rhythmic grooves infused with Simon's signature emotional depth and lyrical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Kind of Love Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending poignant lyrics with a heartfelt melody that showcases Simon's vocal prowess.
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Hold Out Your Heart — This song stands out for its uplifting message and catchy rhythm, illustrating Simon's ability to blend personal narrative with universal themes.
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People Say a Lot — With its introspective lyrics and jazz-inflected arrangement, this track reflects Simon's contemplative side, adding depth to the album's overall tone.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- emotional storytelling journeys
- layered melodic arrangements
- balanced pacing throughout album
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Represents a strong return to original material, showcasing continued artistic vitality.
- Themes
- personal narrative· reflective ballads· emotional resilience
- Career context
- When 'This Kind of Love' was released in 2008, Carly Simon was at a phase of artistic resurgence, following her previous album 'Into White' in 2007. This album marked her return to original material after several years of covering other artists' songs, showcasing her continued evolution as a songwriter and performer in her fifth decade of music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Carole King· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
- 1 This Kind of Love Start here 4:57
- 2 Hold Out Your Heart 3:29
- 3 People Say a Lot 6:28
- 4 Island 4:25
- 5 How Can You Ever Forget 2:42
- 6 Hola Soleil 4:57
- 7 In My Dreams 4:21
- 8 When We’re Together 4:19
- 9 So Many People to Love 3:52
- 10 They Just Want You to Be Here 4:21
- 11 The Last Samba 3:17
- 12 Sangre Dolce 4:27
- 13 Too Soon to Say Goodbye 3:44
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Fall
Norah Jones
Shares reflective ballads and emotional resilience with a blend of jazz and pop influences.
Shine
Joni Mitchell
Continues personal narrative themes with lyrical depth and mature songwriting, resonating emotionally.
Diva
Annie Lennox
Features a mix of soulful ballads and rhythmic grooves, rich in storytelling and emotional depth.
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