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Mistaken Identity
Pop · 1981 · 10 tracks

Mistaken Identity

Kim Carnes

1980s noir-pop. Kim Carnes' iconic rasp cuts through layers of shimmering synths and atmospheric reverb to create a moody, urban masterpiece.

April 1981 · EMI USA

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A sophisticated, neon-lit mystery that balances cool detachment with deep, raspy soul.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Bette Davis Eyes
3:49
02
Hit and Run
3:19
03
Mistaken Identity
4:51
04
When I’m Away From You
3:38
05
Draw of the Cards
4:54
06
Break the Rules Tonite (Out of School)
3:16
07
Still Hold On
4:40
08
Don’t Call It Love
3:10
09
Miss You Tonite
5:14
10
My Old Pals
3:15
Moments Worth Waiting For
The iconic, dry handclaps and swirling Prophet-5 synth riff that introduce Bette Davis Eyes.
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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 Mistaken Identity sound next to the rest of Kim Carnes's catalogue?

Nostalgia+1.4σ

The writing leans notably further into nostalgia than the rest of the catalogue.

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