Bright, synth-heavy pop with a folk-inflected heart. The bridge between singer-songwriter roots and the viral, shimmering dance-pop that defined an era.
The EP that gave us the most infectious pop song of the decade and proved she wasn't just a fluke.
A bright, sugar-rushed explosion of early-twenties romantic optimism.
Curiosity is a pivotal release in Carly Rae Jepsen's career, serving as the bridge between her folk-pop debut Tug of War and the global juggernaut Kiss. Originally intended as a full-length album, it was condensed into a six-track EP just days before release, a move likely influenced by the explosive viral success of 'Call Me Maybe.' Sonically, the EP moves away from the acoustic instrumentation of her earlier work toward a more polished, synth-driven dance-pop sound. However, it retains a 'Canadian folk' sensibility in its melodic structures and its cover of Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now.' Produced primarily by Ryan Stewart and Josh Ramsay, the EP features the signature staccato strings and breathy vocal delivery that would become Jepsen's trademark. It received positive reviews for its infectious energy and Jepsen's charismatic performance, establishing her as a serious pop contender rather than a one-hit wonder.
Put this on for
Mirror fogged, hairbrush in hand, hitting the high notesWindows down, suburban streets blurring, volume at elevenFirst date jitters while checking your reflection in a shop windowSaturday morning kitchen dance while the coffee brewsStaring at a phone screen waiting for three dots to appearHigh school hallway daydreaming about a crush who doesn't know you existPacking a bag for a weekend trip you've been planning for months
Moments worth waiting for
The staccato string arrangement that opens Call Me Maybe, instantly signaling a shift in pop history.
The transition into the synth-heavy bridge of Curiosity where the production briefly touches on euro-dance.
The earnest, stripped-back acoustic guitar strumming on the Joni Mitchell cover, Both Sides Now.
Sounds like
2012s production with a 2010s soul
Sits beside
Animal - Ke$ha, Hands - Little Boots, The Family Jewels - Marina and the Diamonds, Vows - Kimbra
Lyrical territory
love_romantic, nostalgia, self_examination
03Deviation
Curiosity · vs · Carly Rae Jepsen
Artist
This Album
Summer
Atmosphere · ↓ −17% less than usual
On this album, summer sits about 17% less prominent than across the rest of the artist's catalogue.
