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Richard Marx

Richard Marx

pop music

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "The music pulses with melodic hooks and rhythmic drive while maintaining a sense of spaciousness that allows emotional nuances to breathe."
Richard Marx matters for his ability to capture a deep emotional resonance in pop music, often acting as a bridge between mainstream appeal and introspective songwriting. His work has defined an era of heartfelt ballads, influencing how vulnerability can be expressed in popular formats, leading listeners to connect with their own experiences through his narratives.
Richard Marx matters for his ability to capture a deep emotional resonance in pop music, often acting as a bridge between mainstream appeal and introspective songwriting. His work has defined an era of heartfelt ballads, influencing how vulnerability can be expressed in popular formats, leading listeners to connect with their own experiences through his narratives. His approach combines polished production with earnest vocal delivery, creating a sonic landscape where personal stories are both relatable and universally appealing. Marx’s mastery lies in balancing commercial sensibilities with genuine artistry, ensuring that even the most radio-friendly hits feel intimate rather than formulaic. This craftsmanship has paved the way for future artists looking to express complex emotions within accessible frameworks. Lyrically, Marx often explores themes of love, loss, and longing, weaving storytelling with an impressionistic style that evokes strong imagery and feelings. His voice carries a sincerity that invites introspection, allowing listeners to feel both the weight of heartbreak and the hope of new beginnings. In this space, irony takes a backseat to authentic expression, fostering a connection that resonates deeply.

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Discography

51 releases • 35 studio • 1987–2020
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Albums ()

Limitless

Limitless

2020

The Ultimate Collection

The Ultimate Collection

2016

Now and Forever: The Ballads

Now and Forever: The Ballads

2014

Now And Forever: The Ballads

Now And Forever: The Ballads

2014

Beautiful Goodbye

Beautiful Goodbye

2014

Christmas Spirit

Christmas Spirit

2012

A Night Out with Friends

A Night Out with Friends

2012

Seven & Seven

Seven & Seven

2012

Inside My Head

Inside My Head

2012

Stories to Tell

Stories to Tell

2010

Duo Live

Duo Live

2010

Hits & Ballads

Hits & Ballads

2010

The Music of Richard Marx: 1987–2009

The Music of Richard Marx: 1987–2009

2009

Duo

Duo

2008

Emotional Remains

Emotional Remains

2008

Sundown

Sundown

2008

My Own Best Enemy

My Own Best Enemy

2004

Days in Avalon

Days in Avalon

2000

The Essential Richard Marx

The Essential Richard Marx

2000

The Best of Richard Marx

The Best of Richard Marx

2000

Timeline

Timeline

2000

Ballads

Ballads

1998

Richard Marx - Greatest Hits

Richard Marx - Greatest Hits

1997

Flesh and Bone

Flesh and Bone

1997

Paid Vacation

Paid Vacation

1994

Richard Marx - Greatest Hits (1993)

Richard Marx - Greatest Hits (1993)

1993

Rush Street

Rush Street

1991

Repeat Offender

Repeat Offender

1989

Repeat Offender

Repeat Offender

1989

Richard Marx

Richard Marx

1987

Live in USA 1988/92

Live in USA 1988/92

Live Music Hall Koln 1992

Live Music Hall Koln 1992

Songwriter

Songwriter

Channel V at the Hard Rock Live

Channel V at the Hard Rock Live

EPs ()

The Christmas EP

The Christmas EP

2011

Singles ()

One More Time

One More Time

1999

At the Beginning

At the Beginning

1997

Now and Forever

Now and Forever

1994

Chains Around My Heart

Chains Around My Heart

1992

Take This Heart

Take This Heart

1992

Keep Coming Back

Keep Coming Back

1991

Nothin' You Can Do About It

Nothin' You Can Do About It

1990

Too Late to Say Goodbye

Too Late to Say Goodbye

1990

Children of the Night

Children of the Night

1990

Angelia

Angelia

1989

Right Here Waiting / Wait for the Sunrise

Right Here Waiting / Wait for the Sunrise

1989

Satisfied

Satisfied

1989

Hold On to the Nights

Hold On to the Nights

1988

Endless Summer Nights

Endless Summer Nights

1988

Should've Known Better

Should've Known Better

1987

Don't Mean Nothing

Don't Mean Nothing

1987

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