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This album is what made me so interested in Carly’s music, and it is probably her second best project after the legendary E•MO•TION. The funny thing about this album is that it’s considered a B side (or a “sister record”) to The Loneliest Time, yet it’s more cohesive and complete than The A side record.

The Loveliest Time still features the classic synth-pop and dance-pop style of production Carly usually Incorporates into her songs, but I think the ... read more

After 2 years of covid and quarantine Carly has returned with The Loneliest Time. This album discusses Carly’s usual topics of love and relationships during that period, while also talking about isolation and loneliness.

The Loneliest Time is kind of all over the place because it has many different styles of songs. There are more traditional synth-pop cuts like Surrender My Heart and Talking To Yourself, among some more laidback and slower tunes like Western Wind and Go Find Yourself Or ... read more

Carly continues with her tradition of releasing the B sides companion records, this time for her 2019 album Dedicated.

Honestly, I don’t have a ton to say about this release, it really is just a B side record that features a few highlights. The opener, This Love Isn’t Crazy is really great. The production and vocals on this track are really good and it’s a great way to open the album. Summer Love is super good as well, it feels super cool and nostalgic in a way, living up to ... read more

Dedicated is Carly’s 4th LP, and it sounds pretty different from anything else she released up to that point in her career, which is definitely a good thing that shows her versatility.

The songs on this album are still marked by Carly’s great songwriting and the usual topics of relationships, love, intimacy, and insecurities. The first four tracks are a great example of that: Julien, No Drug Like Me, Now That I Found You, and Want You in My Room are all very well written and ... read more