This Kind of Love is the 22nd studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Hear Music, on April 29, 2008.

To Simon's disappointment, Starbucks announced that it had ceased day-to-day operations of Hear Music five days before the release date of This Kind of Love.

[3] Starbucks reneged on its agreement to stock the album in stores and reduced her advance after Simon had spent $100,000 on recording sessions in Martha's Vineyard.

AllMusic stated "the aching 'So Many People to Love' is a sparse, spontaneous, sadly sweet finger-popping swing tune... this is the kind of pop song that is perfect for Simon's voice."

"[6] The Boston Globe stated "her voice is huskier, veined with the fine lines of age, but that only enhances the sultry sound of the Vineyard's favorite songbird, the still-too-sexy-for-her-shirt Carly Simon.

The original songs on This Kind of Love are a mishmash of styles: poppy, jazzy, or seasoned with a dash of Brazilian Tropicana.