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Love Makes the World

by Carole King

Released: September 25, 2001

Pop rock, soft rock, blue-eyed soul

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

Released on September 25, 2001, this album is notable because it was her first release on her record label, Rockingale Records. "Love Makes the World" is a studio album by renowned American songwriter and singer Carole King. Their collaborations with Carole contribute to the album's rich and dynamic sound.

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The record incorporates a wide array of musical…

The record incorporates a wide array of musical styles, including pop, rock, and Latin rhythms, and signifies King's ability to grow as an artist and songwriter.

Guest appearances include a staggering array of artists…

Guest appearances include a staggering array of artists such as Babyface, Steven Tyler, Celine Dion, Wynton Marsalis, and k.d. lang.

It is an album that reflects on love…

It is an album that reflects on love, relationships, and the world we live in, carrying a universality and timelessness that is characteristic of Carole King's music.

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Love Makes the World

"Love Makes the World" is a studio album by renowned American songwriter and singer Carole King.

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The album contains 12 beautiful tracks like "Oh No, Not My Baby," "Safe Again," and the title track, "Love Makes the World." Despite its limited commercial success, "Love Makes the World" represents Carole King's ever-evolving artistry and her flair for creating enduring and emotionally resonant music.

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"Love Makes the World" is a studio album by renowned American songwriter and singer Carole King. Released on September 25, 2001, this album is notable because it was her first release on her record label, Rockingale Records. The record incorporates a wide array of musical styles, including pop, rock, and Latin rhythms, and signifies King's ability to grow as an artist and songwriter.

Guest appearances include a staggering array of artists such as Babyface, Steven Tyler, Celine Dion, Wynton Marsalis, and k.d. lang. Their collaborations with Carole contribute to the album's rich and dynamic sound. The album contains 12 beautiful tracks like "Oh No, Not My Baby," "Safe Again," and the title track, "Love Makes the World."

Despite its limited commercial success, "Love Makes the World" represents Carole King's ever-evolving artistry and her flair for creating enduring and emotionally resonant music. It is an album that reflects on love, relationships, and the world we live in, carrying a universality and timelessness that is characteristic of Carole King's music.