What's Inside
Joan Armatrading · 1995
50 min · 13 tracks · pop music · rock music
A rich tapestry of folk-inflected melodies and introspective lyrics woven through Joan Armatrading's signature emotive vocal style.
Why this album works
'What's Inside' received positive critical reception, highlighting its lyrical depth and Armatrading's vocal prowess. The album did not chart as high as some of her earlier works but maintained her relevance in the evolving music landscape of the mid-90s while influencing a new generation of singer-songwriters.
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'What's Inside' marked Joan Armatrading's eleventh studio album, solidifying her position as a respected figure in adult contemporary music. Following the success of her previous album 'Square the Circle' (1986), this release continued to showcase her evolution as a songwriter and performer during a period when she was experimenting with more personal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Wilde· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Duran Duran· Phil Collins· Ringo Starr· John Lennon· Joe Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Your Eyes Standout 2:42
- 2 Everyday Boy 4:37
- 3 Merchant of Love Standout 4:49
- 4 Shapes and Sizes 3:15
- 5 Back on the Road 2:42
- 6 Lost the Love 3:42
- 7 Songs 3:49
- 8 Would You Like to Dance Standout 4:01
- 9 Recommend My Love 4:29
- 10 Beyond the Blue 3:52
- 11 Can't Stop Loving You 3:25
- 12 Shape of a Pony 4:42
- 13 Trouble 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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