Album
Carnes Kim – Sailin' Album Lyrics
"Sailin'" captures Kim Carnes in a more introspective mode than her later hit-making years, delivering a collection of folk-tinged rock that feels like late-night confessions set to music. Her distinctive raspy voice, not yet the full-blown growl of "Bette Davis Eyes," weaves through melancholy ballads and mid-tempo rockers with a vulnerable honesty that makes even simple arrangements feel deeply personal. The album explores themes of lost love, regret, and the weight of memory, with tracks like "Last Thing You Ever Wanted To Do" showcasing her ability to turn relationship pain into compelling storytelling. While the production has a warm, analog intimacy typical of mid-'70s singer-songwriter fare, Carnes' unique vocal texture and emotional directness set this apart from the era's more polished offerings, creating an album that feels like discovering a hidden diary set to song.
Tracklist
| 1 | The Best Of You |
| 2 | Warm Love |
| 3 | All He Did Was Tell Me Lies |
| 4 | He'll Come Home |
| 5 | Sailin' |
| 6 | It's Not The Spotlight |
| 7 | Last Thing You Ever Wanted To Do |
| 8 | Let Your Love Come Easy |
| 9 | Tubin' |
| 10 | Love Comes From Unexpected Places |
| • | He'll Come Around |