Timbre by Sophie B. Hawkins - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

Since she works in a genre commonly tagged as adult contemporary pop, it's easy for some critics to dismiss Sophie B. Hawkins, but she's much more adventurous than most of her adult pop peers. That wasn't immediately evident on her debut, Tongues and Tails, even if "Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover" playfully twisted sexual conventions, but Whaler showed significant progress. Her third album, Timbre, explores even greater territory, even if it's in subtle ways. Hawkins favors strong melodies and clean, polished productions, which makes her music enjoyable on a surface level, but it also reveals more upon each subsequent play. Certain quirks are self-evident upon an initial listen -- the beatnik pretensions of "The Darkest Childe," which ultimately sinks under its own poetic weight -- but the genuinely intriguing moments, such as the weirdly exotic instrumentations and evocative lyrics, only appear upon repeated spins. By that point, Timbre has slowly, surely worked its way into the subconscious -- Hawkins' songs are melodic, yet they blossom and become memorable over time. She has crafted two rewarding albums prior to Timbre, yet this may be her best yet. It lacks a standout single on the lines of "Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover" or "As I Lay Me Down," but song for song, it's impressively consistent, and her performances are remarkably assured, elevating Timbre to her finest moment yet. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Strange Thing

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

2. No Connection

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

3. 32 Lines

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

4. Mmm My Best Friend

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

5. Bare the Weight of Me

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

6. Nocturne

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

7. The Darkest Childe

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

8. I Walk Alone

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

9. Your Tongue Like the Sun in My Mouth

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

10. Lose Your Way

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer
Composer: S Hawkins; Composer

11. Help Me Breathe

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

12. The One You Have Not Seen

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

13. You Turn Me On (Bonus Track)

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

14. Travelling Light (*)

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

15. I Walk Alone (*)

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

16. No Connection (*)

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

17. Walking In My Blue Jeans (Radio Edit) (Bonus Track)

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

18. Lose Your Way (Bounce Remix) (Bonus Track)

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

19. Lose Your Way (Spanish Remix) (Bonus Track)

by Sophie B. Hawkins

Primary Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

19 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 30 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

17/19 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/19 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Adult Contemporary, Adult Alternative, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Ryko - Rhino

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)
Polish
Spanish (Spain)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 19, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

14431061462