What makes Your Move by America notable?

'Your Move' features the hit single 'You Can Do Magic,' which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. Although it marked a shift in America’s sound, it received mixed reviews, reflecting both nostalgia for their earlier hits and criticism for its mainstream pop direction. Released on June 3, 1983, 'Your Move' was America’s seventh studio album and came during a transition in their career after their peak commercial success in the 1970s. The band sought to revitalize their sound while navigating changing musical landscapes, moving towards a more polished production style compared to earlier works.

Who is Your Move for?

Your Move works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and contemplative late-night reflections.

How many songs are on Your Move?

Your Move has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Released 43 years ago this June

Your Move

America · 1983

40 min · 11 tracks · folk rock

A melodic blend of folk rock and soft rock, echoing themes of love and longing.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
long, immersive listening sessions
contemplative late-night reflections
melodic storytelling experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on June 3, 1983, 'Your Move' was America’s seventh studio album and came during a transition in their career after their peak commercial success in the 1970s. The band sought to revitalize their sound while navigating changing musical landscapes, moving towards a more polished production style compared to earlier works.
Stylistic neighbors: Loggins and Messina· Bread· James Taylor