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Curiosity
Pop · 2012

Curiosity

Carly Rae Jepsen

Bright, synth-heavy pop capturing the dizzying rush of new attraction. A transition from acoustic roots to the polished, neon-lit dancefloors of the 2010s.

May 1, 2012 · 604 Records

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Curiosity represents the exact moment Carly Rae Jepsen transformed from a Canadian Idol folk-pop hopeful into a global pop phenomenon. The sound is defined by its bright, unashamed earnestness, utilizing the digital sheen of the early 2010s to amplify the high-stakes emotions of a teenage crush. Unlike the more experimental synth-pop of her later career, this album is rooted in the immediate, hook-driven world of Top 40 radio, yet it retains a unique breathiness and lyrical specificity that sets it apart from her peers. It sounds like the first warm night of June: full of possibility, slightly sweaty, and underscored by a relentless, danceable pulse.

Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic staccato string hook of 'Call Me Maybe' that instantly signals a shift in 2010s pop history.
The bridge of 'Curiosity' where the beat drops out for a shimmering, synth-heavy vocal breakdown.
The unexpected vulnerability in the cover of 'Both Sides Now', bridging her folk roots with new pop sheen.
The driving, four-on-the-floor bassline of 'Talk to Me' that pushes the EP toward the dancefloor.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Curiosity sound next to the rest of Carly Rae Jepsen's catalogue?

Summer+1.1σ

Summer saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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