View from the House cover

View from the House

Kim Carnes · 1988

39 min · 10 tracks · country · folk · pop rock

A blend of soft rock and country influences, highlighting rich storytelling through emotive melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling vibes
  • evening relaxation with friends
  • emotive melodies for reflection
  • background listening with depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for high-energy tracks
  • prefer quick, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1988, Kim Carnes was transitioning from her peak commercial success in the early '80s with hits like 'Bette Davis Eyes' to a more mature sound. 'View from the House' was her fifth studio album and represented a shift towards introspective songwriting, showcasing her evolution as an artist following years of chart-topping hits.
Stylistic neighbors
Toni Childs· Linda Ronstadt· Pat Benatar

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Brass & Batons 5:22
  • 2 Just to Spend Tonight With You 4:52
  • 3 Heartbreak Radio 3:20
  • 4 Crazy in Love 3:54
  • 5 If You Don’t Want My Love 3:18
  • 6 Willie and the Hand Jive 4:09
  • 7 Speed of the Sound of Loneliness 3:29
  • 8 Blood From the Bandit 3:22
  • 9 Fantastic Fire of Love 4:16
  • 10 Crimes of the Heart 3:10

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