Kismet is an extended play by Belinda Carlisle, released on May 12, 2023, through RAF and BMG Rights Management.
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| Released | May 12, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Length | 18:25 | |||
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Background
editBelinda Carlisle and Diane Warren have a long history of working together after first collaborating on Carlisle's 1987 album, Heaven on Earth, which featured the Warren written songs, "I Get Weak" and "World Without You".[2]
Carlisle's last English-language pop record, A Woman & a Man was released in 1996, before hitting pause on her recording career while focusing on her live shows.[3]
A new collection of songs was teased in October 2022 with Carlisle announcing "I'm making a music video today for the first time in over 25 years" via Twitter.[4]
In February 2023, Carlisle said "27 years on from making my last English language pop record I really wasn't thinking I would ever make one again... and I was quite happy with that idea. Then a chance encounter in a coffee shop led me back to the wonderful Diane Warren and she gave me the incredible gift of this song and the other songs on my upcoming EP."[5][6] Carlisle pondered on the idea of recording new music, adding "But I went to the studio and I don't even know what to say – it was so good. There are about three singles on the EP and they're incredible."[3]
Warren added, "I'm so excited for everyone to hear Belinda's new record, she's never sounded better. It's so great to be working together again after all these years."[5][6]
The EP track listing and cover art were revealed via Twitter on March 16, 2023.[7]
Reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Goldmine |   [8] |
| Retropop Magazine | [9] |
Retropop Magazine said "Authentically Belinda, all five songs touch different bases and reference various eras from her career", adding "Undoubtedly her strongest material since the early-nineties, Kismet is a welcome reminder not only of Belinda's power as one of the greatest pop stars of a generation, but also Diane Warren's knack for penning a killer hit."[9] John Curley of Goldmine magazine stated that Kismet has "a bit of the feel of the pop of Carlisle's solo heyday, the mid-to-late 1980s, but with modern touches, so it doesn’t feel dated or retro", further stating that all songs on the EP are "radio friendly".[8]
The single "If U Go" debuted at #30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart in September 2023, her first appearance on that chart since "Summer Rain" in 1990. [10] The song later peaked at #29. [11]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Diane Warren
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Big Big Love" |
| 3:46 |
| 2. | "If U Go" | Gavriel | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Deeper Into You" | Gavriel | 3:50 |
| 4. | "I Couldn't Do That to Me" |
| 3:56 |
| 5. | "Sanity" | Gavriel | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 18:25 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[12] | 7 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[13] | 95 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[14] | 4 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[15] | 40 |
| UK Album Sales Chart (OCC) [16] | 9 |
| UK Vinyl Chart (OCC)[17] | 7 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Label | Format | Ref |
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| Various | May 12, 2023 |
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| August 25, 2023 | [19][20][21] |
References
edit- ^ "Shake and Shimmy It's Friday. "If U Go" is the New Single Off My EP Kismet". Facebook. June 2, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Michael Major (March 16, 2023). "Belinda Carlisle Teams up With Diane Warren to Unveil First New Pop Single Release Since 1997". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ a b "Belinda Carlisle debuts new single 'Big Big Love' during BBC Radio 2 Piano Room set". Retropop Magazine. February 2, 2023. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Belinda Carlisle announces comeback single 'Big, Big Love'". Retropop Magazine. October 14, 2022. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Eddie Fu (March 16, 2023). "Belinda Carlisle Shares "Big Big Love," Her First New Pop Song in Over 25 Years: Stream". Consequence. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Konstantios Pappos (March 16, 2023). "Belinda Carlisle Returns With New Pop Single 'Big Big Love'". Our Culture Mag. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ @belindacarlisle (March 16, 2023). "Kismet EP Tracklisting" (Tweet). Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Curley, John (May 13, 2023). "Belinda Carlisle's 'Kismet' crackles with pop power". Goldmine. Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Belinda Carlisle – Kismet". Retropop Magazine. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/belinda-carlisle-if-u-go-debuts-adult-contemporary-chart-1235419210/
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/belinda-carlisle/chart-history/asi/
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Belinda Carlisle Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Official Vinyl Albums Chart". Official Charts Company. 1 September 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Belinda Carlisle shares new single Big Big Love". Classic Pop. March 16, 2023. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ "KISMET VINYL EP". Rose City Works. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Belinda Carlisle (2023). "Kismet (Orchid Colourway Vinyl)". Amazon.co.uk. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ Belinda Carlisle. "Kismet". Amazon. Retrieved April 18, 2023.