Music Review: Carly Simon – This Kind Of Love - Page 2

Simon takes it down a notch (which hardly seems possible given the laid-back vibe of the album) with “In My Dreams,” “They Just Want You To Be There,” “The Last Samba,” “Sangre Dolce” and “Too Soon To Say Goodbye,” which oddly, has Simon crooning a few lyrics in French.

In the vein of departure within departure, the only song that doesn’t work for me is “People Say A Lot,” a spoken-word rap song that, while mildly entertaining in lyrics, doesn’t work at all for my adult sensibilities.

My two favorite tunes, “Island” and “How Can You Ever Forget,” both highlight what Simon does best—croon lovely lyrics backed by beautiful melodies. Ironically, of all the tracks on the album, these two remind me the most of the Simon I grew up with.

This Kind Of Love probably isn’t for the casual Simon listener, nor for fans who aren’t ready for change, but for those with an open mind (and ear), Simon’s latest venture is, for the most part, a sultry success.

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