Carly Simon - This Kind of Love (Dig)
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Free Music Review: Beautiful new album hat will have you listening again and again
Hit: 5 Stars
I wasn't sure about the concept of this album BEFORE I bought it, but after listening to it for a week, I must say it's the best Carly has put out since Coming Around Again. The key modulations -- which she handles beautifully for a woman of 63 -- are reminiscent of "Spy." I had the pleasure of listening to this album back to back with "Spy" on my iPod and the similiarities in key changes and high notes delivered well are striking. I thought Carly had lost much of her once wonderful high register -- especially on her last two "cover" albums -- but not here. She's never sounded better. The best songs, IMHO, are "This Kind of Love," "Hold Out Your Heart," "How Can You Ever Forget," "Hala Soleil," "When We're Together," "So Many People to Love," "They Just Want You to be There," "The Last Samba," Sangre Dolce," and "Too Soon to Say Goodbye." "Island" has a weak melody and I, too, could have done wihout the rap song (still can't figure out the man talking about Ms. Herrington???). But the other 10 songs I listed are true 10s to me and have me listening again and again. Many thanks, Carly. And,by the way, I agree with a previous poster that she can teach the slutty songstresses of today how you can create an alluring album cover with taste and style. Go out and buy this album. I hope Carly does well with it to encourage more!Free Music Review: Addicted to This Kind of Love
Hit: 5 Stars
Carly Simon's latest is a compelling, adventurous, personal album with beautiful, intricate arrangements, strong support from some great and even legendary musicians (Jimmy Webb), and memorable melodies. It may not appeal to everyone the first time through, but I don't think that Carly's thoughtful, emotional songs and lyrics and sometimes complex phrasing always do--it can take time to really 'get' these songs and settle into them. Carly is older now (who isn't?), but unlike some reviewers here I don't think her voice is less effective or less attractive--she uses her lower register more, and to great effect on songs like 'This Kind of Love' and 'The Last Samba.' Certain tracks are must-haves for any Carly fan--the sultry, latin-infused title track; 'So Many People to Love,' a shuffling beat, a catchy tune and mournful lyrics based on Wim Wenders's film 'Wings of Desire', all beautifully phrased; 'They Just Want You to Be There', with a shimmering Latin arrangement, pulsing strings, lush vocals and a soaring chorus; 'Hold Out Your Heart', which sounds like Carly of old (and reminds me of 'Love You By Heart' from Spy). Some artists just make music for people who love music--Carly is one of them. This is one to treasure.Free Music Review: She's 5 Stars
Thank goodness!! Carly has returned to her early roots as a singer/songwriter, and has absolutely NOT lost the touch. Her writing, and singing, style have evolved with time; she no longer does music appropriate for a girl of 25; this is one more testament to her greatness. This is rock, but certainly not too hard; occasionally, a hint of jazz even creeps in. English, of course, but some Spanish lines for variety. Naturally, the production, and back-up, are superb.The title cut, "Hold Out Your Heart", and "When We're Together" are especially fine. Cut three, "People Say a Lot" sounds a bit like rap; I could have done without it, though it sure carries a message. "So Many People to Love" is an allusion to advanacing years--obligations to grandkids, and adult kids. Two cuts disturbed me a bit...."The Last Samba" and the closing "Too Soon to Say Goodbye" sound like she's contemplating retirement. God forbid...it's WAY too soon!!!
Carly is a miracle...at 63, her beauty, and voice, are as great as ever. [OK...I've got a crush on her; allow for it]. You really need ALL her albums ["Hello Big Man" remains my favorite], but you have to hear this, and marvel. Enjoy...I sure did.
Free Music Review: This Kind of Carly
Hit: 5 Stars
Like many of the reviewers here, I've been a Carly Simon fan since her early career. I've enjoyed the musical paths and the personal exploration Carly has shared with us. She is one of the reasons I became a songwriter myself. While I've also enjoyed the albums where Carly interpreted standards, I was missing the songwriter--those moments where the singer becomes the song and the song becomes the singer. I sometimes wondered if Carly would ever do an album of original material again. "This Kind of Love" is not only a welcome addition to my iPod, it's a wonderful surprise from one of my favorite artists. Carly has always had a better sense of melody than her singer/songwriter peers (yes, that includes you James) and she really delivers on this album. As you would expect from Carly, the lyrics are very honest and the breadth of emotions expansive. The vocal performances, musicianship, arrangements and engineering are first rate. The result is a solid album that sounds fresh and vital. There's not a weak song in the bunch. I'm not sure what to say to the other reviewers who don't "get" this album. For a multitude of reasons, I think this is perhaps one of her best albums. I love this kind of Carly.Free Music Review: THE SONGWRITER RETURNS!
Hit: 5 Stars
Carly is back giving us original songs, and is at her best! ---and we are the lucky ones!!
I couldn't wait, after all I had read about this new album, to have a listen.... I loaded it on my IPod and brewed some coffee.... I am sitting on my deck on this sunny California morning with a beautiful cup of coffee, a crusty sourdough roll (this is not on my diet) and "This Kind of Love".
I must admit that I had goosebumps when I heard the first notes---Carly's voice is beautiful and clear. The album is wonderful--rythmic and richly melodic--you want to listen and listen--swaying to the music or dancing--all by myself this morning!
This album will provide hours and hours of great listening. 13 fantastic songs--she once again has the best in musicians, and along with Carly's singing and songwriting, it is pure musical pleasure! An exicitng, well put together album with the songs honed to perfection!
The video of this song is also wonderful--Carly seems relaxed and enjoying it as much as we arel. The ending of the song is incredible--I also love watching Ben Taylor and Peter Calo on guitar--
Enjoy Everyone!