This Kind of Love


This Kind of Love is an album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released in April 2008 by Hear Music. It is Simon's 24th studio album, and her first album of original material since The Bedroom Tapes in 2000 and her most recent album to date consisting of brand new songs.

Background

This Kind of Love was released via the Starbucks-owned label Hear Music and was to be sold in Starbucks outlets as well as by general music retailers. To Simon's disappointment, Starbucks announced that it had ceased day-to-day operations of Hear Music five days before the release date of This Kind of Love. Starbucks reneged on its agreement to stock the album in stores and reduced her advance after Simon had spent $100,000 on recording sessions in Martha's Vineyard. In 2009, Simon sued Starbucks for "concealment of material facts", "tortious interference" with Simon's contract, and "unlawful, unfair and fraudulent business practices". Simon's lawsuit was dismissed in favor of Starbucks.

Production

Simon cited Brazilian music as an influence for the thirteen-song album. She worked on the album for two years.

Critical reception

This Kind of Love debuted at number 15 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling about 23,000 copies in its first week. By late 2009, the album had sold 124,000 copies.

Track listing

  1. "This Kind of Love" – 4:56
  2. "Hold Out Your Heart" – 3:27
  3. "People Say a Lot" – 6:28
  4. "Island" – 4:24
  5. "How Can You Ever Forget" – 2:41
  6. "Hola Soleil" – 4:55
  7. "In My Dreams" – 4:21
  8. "When We're Together" – 4:18
  9. "So Many People to Love" – 3:51
  10. "They Just Want You to be There" – 4:19
  11. "The Last Samba" – 3:16
  12. "Sangre Dolce" – 4:26
  13. "Too Soon to Say Goodbye" – 3:42

    Credits

Album - Billboard