Grammy Award-winner Carly Simon is one of the most respected vocalists and songwriters in music today. This Kind of Love ranks among her most personal albums, as well as one of her most stylistically diverse excursions, with songs ranging from gorgeous melodies to driving rhythms.

This Kind of Love ranks among Simon's most personal albums as well as one of her most stylistically diverse excursions with songs ranging from gorgeous melodies to driving rhythms. The CD is co-produced by Simon, Frank Filipetti and Jimmy Webb who also wrote or co-wrote most of the arrangements. Filipetti worked his talent as the engineer as well as producer. The three first teamed up for Film Noir, Simon's album of standards that Webb produced in 1997. On This Kind of Love, Simon delivers 10 of her own songs (some of which she co-wrote), including the gently swaying title love song, the funky castigation of conniving celebrity-identity thieves ("People Say A Lot"), the catchy "How Could You Ever Forget" (one of Simon's personal favorites), the r&b-vibed "So Many People," the lyrical gem, "Sangre Dolce," and a waltz-time homage to her close friend, the humor columnist Art Buchwald, who passed in January 2007 ("Too Soon to Say Goodbye").

2008 album from Carly Simon, her first album of all original songs in eight years. GrammyrAward-winner Carly Simon is one of the most respected vocalists and songwriters in music today. This Kind of Love ranks among her most personal albums, as well as one of her most stylistically diverse excursions, with songs ranging from gorgeous melodies to driving rhythms. 13 tracks

I was VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! Her voice is still the same, but her music was boring!

As one reviewer remarked, Carly Simon is not going to give us another 'No Secrets','Playing Possum' or 'Boys in The Trees". That was another space in time for us and for her. But this intimate look at where she is now is quite remarkable. In Fact, I would venture to say she sounds more vibrant and energized than most all her contemporaries. Always chronically under-rated and often over-looked, Simon has never really gotten the recognition she has deserved and unfortunately, it again seems to be the case with this latest work. Still, this work is indicative of a musician of great accomplishment.
Simon is such an icon and is behind so many great songs it is easy to dismiss this work after a few listens as 'not as great'. But you have all her trademarks here, unforgetable melodies and smart, concise lyrics. Listeners need to keep in mind, Simon has never been one to follow trends and her career has been so sporatic because it is easy to expect a certain style from her and have her sail off in a complete different direction with each new release. This is no exception, but it deserves many listens and an open mind.

I was so excited to see this album, that I purchased it on the spot...full price! I quickly popped it into my car and couldn't believe my ears. Her voice is gone...shot. It's not just the title song, it is every song. Poor breath management, poor intonation. I was so embarrassed for her. I can't imagine why she would have released such a poor representation of her once HUGE talent. I didn't like the lyrics, or the music. The entire thing was a disappointment. Once I arrived at a friend's house to pick her up, I said, "listen to this". I started the album again and handed her the jewel case. She looked at me in shock and said, "Poor thing must have no friends, or they would have told her not to release this album." It is THAT bad. I wish I could have gotten my money back.

This is a really nice comeback. The Latin rhythms and textures are inspired, and Carly weaves them beautifully with her own signature style.

One of my favorites is "They Just Want You to Be There," about raising kids:

"They don't care if you comb your hair. They just want you to be there.
They don't care if you stay upstairs. They just care that you're there.

They don't get that your striving to be someone and you're not sure
just how well you will fare. They just want you to be there."

Another one, "People Say A Lot When They Want the Job," has hair-raising tales of betrayal
by personal assistants! It's good that Simon felt free to share.
The detail is extremely precise in this song. Rewarding to fans who care.

I bought this CD months ago and still enjoy listening to various selections from the album as they come up on my morning walk. You will find humorous, witty and sometimes romantic lyrics; and rich emotion in the sound.

I grew up with the beautiful voice of Carly Simon. Her songs, when I hear them again, take me back to different times of my life. Over the years she had done nothing but get better.

I think it's wonderful that she made this CD her own effort by doing most of the writing herself and incorporating the talents of her children. The result of her brilliance is one of her best albums in terms of music and lyrics ever!