Voyeur
Kim Carnes · 1982
41 min · 10 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
Electrifying synths and smoky vocals create a sultry atmosphere that blurs pop and rock boundaries.
Why this album works
'Voyeur' reached No. 26 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Carnes' place as a significant figure in the pop-rock landscape of the era. The album's blend of rock and synth-pop resonated with audiences and helped cement Carnes' reputation for combining catchy melodies with evocative lyrics.
- Best for
- sultry atmosphere for late nights steady pacing for focused listening captivating narratives that unfold gradually
- Context
- By the time 'Voyeur' was released in September 1982, Kim Carnes was riding high from her previous success with 'Bette Davis Eyes', which had topped the charts in 1981. This album marked her fourth studio release and represented a continued exploration of her new wave influences, building on the commercial momentum she had achieved in the early 80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Diamond· Leonard Cohen· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Voyeur Standout 3:57
- 2 Looker Standout 5:32
- 3 Say You Don't Know Me Standout 4:13
- 4 Does It Make You Remember 5:13
- 5 Breaking Away From Sanity 2:53
- 6 Undertow 4:10
- 7 Merc Man 3:27
- 8 The Arrangement 3:47
- 9 Thrill of the Grill 3:26
- 10 Take It on the Chin 4:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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