The Café Carlyle Sessions

Pop · 2008 · 15 tracks · 1h 8m

The Café Carlyle Sessions

Christopher Cross

A sophisticated acoustic reimagining of soft rock classics. Stripped of 1980s gloss, these intimate sessions reveal the timeless songwriting beneath the hits.

September 25, 2008 · Edel Records

A sophisticated, late-night warmth that finds peace in nostalgia.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 1h 8m

01

Never Be the Same

4:59

02

Deputy Dan

4:32

03

Swept Away

4:49

04

Walking in Avalon

5:22

05

Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)

4:00

06

In the Blink of an Eye

3:52

07

Think of Laura

3:25

08

All Right

4:22

09

Back of My Mind

4:36

10

Sailing

4:59

11

Open Up My Window

4:45

12

Driftin’ Away

4:52

13

Words of Wisdom

4:55

14

Ride Like the Wind

4:50

15

Talking in My Sleep

3:56

Moments Worth Listening For

The transformation of Ride Like the Wind from a propulsive rock anthem into a moody, jazz-inflected acoustic meditation.

The way the piano and acoustic guitar intertwine on Sailing, highlighting the melodic purity often hidden by original production.

The hushed, close-mic vocal delivery on Arthur's Theme that makes the familiar chorus feel like a private confession.

Where This Album Departs

How does The Café Carlyle Sessions sound next to the rest of Christopher Cross's catalogue?

Stripped Back+4.0σ

The production is built around stripped back than this artist usually allows.

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