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| This Kind of Love | 
 enlarge | Artist: Carly Simon
Label: Hear Music
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  70 reviews
Sales Rank: 3268
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.2
MPN: 30662
UPC: 888072306622
EAN: 8880723066222
ASIN: B0015HZAOI
Release Date: April 29, 2008
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Condition: Complete with original disc(s), case, and manual. In stock and ships right now! Case has some minor damage.
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 Carly's stepping out with a strong new effort May 4, 2008
12 out of 20 found this review helpful
Has she lost her voice? I listened to this song back to back with "Clouds in my Coffee" which is Carly's best from a number of years. In my opinion, Carly's lost a big of the top-notes, but none of the heart or power.
"This Kind of Love" is dedicated to humorist Art Buchwald, who died last year, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, who we have to thank for some of the amazing Latin influence on songs like "The Last Samba."
So, what's she up to? In "People say a lot," she's done for celebrity imposters what she did for male conceit in "You're so Vain." And she's doing it to a rappin' R&B tune that will get you moving.
"The Last Samba" sounds like the theme to classic romance. The gorgeous orchestration Jimmy Webb laid beneath her voice is one of the reasons why I think the two of them are a match made in heaven.
"Sangre Dolce" (sweet blood) is another Latin themed song about love and missing those you care for. This one will take you to the streets of New York City with a nanny carrying a child in her arms.
"Too Soon to Say Goodbye" dedicated to Art Buchwald is the album closer and I can't think of a better one. It will leave you in tears and ready to listen again.
This CD just proves that Simon's still got some surprises for us and how willing she is to continue to grow as a musician even in her sixth decade. Kudos to her and the crew she put together for this beautifully sung and orchestrated effort.
Crystal Moon June 20, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Carly Simon's "This Kind of Love" is a good return to original music. Her Into White CD had some amazing covers, Paul Simon's "Scarborough Fair" being one that was among my favorite tracks last year. This CD has its charms. Her son Ben Taylor's "Island" that opened his CD Famous Among the Barns is gorgeous in Carly's hands with its lovely melody, "I would rather bet my life against the rising of the sun; I would rather fall from grace completely than let you change my mind." The samba "Hola Soleil" is an exquisite track penned by Simon, son Ben and long-time collaborator Jacob Brackman, "Baking sand, shining sea, Turning world, dissolving shadows." "So Many People to Love" penned with Carole Bayer Sager is a lovely swaying melody, "They're praying on bended knees in their beds & on the dirty streets, Lights are out on all the Christmas trees, feels like everyone's about to freeze." Jimmy Webb's "The Last Samba" sways like a soft breeze which Carly's voice picks up like a sail, "So take me here on this sand in the midst of these stars, swaying in thrall to the fading guitars." "Sangre Dolce" builds with incredible drama, "She cries when underneath the crystal moon." Other tracks like "They Just Want You to Be There" & her daughter Sally's "When We're Together" are also strong. Simon's voice appears a bit thin in places. The rap track "People Say A Lot" doesn't resonate with me. However, while not perfect, this is a strong CD well worth repeated listenings. Enjoy!
 Doesnt do anything for me! April 29, 2008
11 out of 38 found this review helpful
For me, this is not a good CD PLUS Carly's voice is starting to sound a bit rough. The songs are uninspired and this album is going to be for die hard fans only. I am a great fan of Carly's 70's and early 80's music, as well as her great comeback "Coming Around Again". Her material started to go slightly downhill after that, but still some good songs on the next couple releases. But this is a BIG downfall even compared to "Letters Never Sent". I was never a big fan of the OLDIES music, I am not much into that kind of music by any artist. I loved the albums Anticipation, No Secrets, Hotcakes, Playing Possum, Boys In The Trees, and Coming Around Again. But she isnt even close to ANYTHING like that here. It is boring!! I still love Carly Simon but this music is for her own benefit (for making a new CD) and staying busy with her career AND her die hard fans. But just imagine Carly Simon is a new artist and she was trying to score a record contract with material like this. She would never get this CD released nor would it ever see the light of day. Some people, say DON'T COMPARE an artists old music! Well it's not easy to break into the music industry and when you do, you have to keep putting out some good releases. In the old days, singles were VERY IMPORTANT to make a record sell. Today airplay is the key, and this kind of music would never get any airplay. So, yes you have to compare somewhat. The BEST compliment for an older artist putting out a new CD (even if you know it's not going to make the top of the charts) is to say "WOW, what a surprise". In this case, unfortunatly all I can say is "WOW, what a bore"! I was expecting a lot more, at least something on the order of or an improvement on "Have You Seen Me Lately" which had it's moments. I can be patient and wait as she releases her oldies albums (she always done that), but than when she finally releases an album of all new material, I expect something BETTER than this!
A classic artist in top form April 29, 2008
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
How many CD's do you buy in one year that have more than 2 or 3 songs that you really enjoy? I listen to a lot of music, I spend much money in music (because I love it), but in the last 5 years, I have only bought 2 CD's with more than 2 songs that I keep listening to a lot.
"This Kind of Love" is a great exception to the rule. There are at least 6 truly beautiful songs, and the other ones (except the rap song, which is not my style) are very, very pleasant. The lyrics are well crafted and reveal a wide variety of emotions. There are a variety of rythms here, with a slight Brazilian predominance. The musicians are top notch.
My top selections: 1) Hold out your heart 2) So many people to love 3) This kind of love 4) In my dreams 5) Too soon to say goodbye 6) Hola soleil.
I understand that everybody may have a different taste in music, but if you read the "expert" reviews, or give this CD a try, there is a great probability that you will consider it among the best in the last few years.
Carly has one more time shown that she is a top singer-songwriter, and hopefully the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will finally take notice.
 Smooth... Perhaps A Tad Too Much So! June 4, 2008
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
I am a Carly Simon fan and have all of her solo projects over the years. Upon first listening to this new one, I was like "WOW! INCREDIBLE! FANTASTIC! HER BEST EVER!" Even though "This Kind of Love" is a very, very very good recording, for me, it does not impress nearly as much upon repeated listenings. It is so mellow and so laid back that it seems a tad too much so. One of the things I most love about Carly is that she can be sensuous and seductive and gentle, yet she can also get a little gritty at times. The grit is missing on this CD, except possibly on "People Say A Lot." Highlights of the album for me are Carly's take on Ben Taylor's "Island" and the song, "They Just Want To Be There." I recommend this album, but wish Carly had diversified a tad more in what is included.... but then again, maybe that would have altered her theme??? I am a tad mixed on this one.
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