Carly Simon's work on melodies and words bears the same tool marks as Kris Kristofferson's…. [As] lyricists, both tend to be self-centered even for this generation. Whatever ambiguities are thrown in for a wide audience to identify with are almost branded as such—tag-lines or aphorisms interjected or pinned on. Carly's Anticipation goes through a specific description of how unpredictable the author finds a new love affair…. Both are romantics, and no doubt think of themselves as tough-minded romantics…. Both are concerned with writing intelligent lyrics that are nonetheless simple enough to reach the listener on an emotional level. That remains one of the toughest jobs in the business, and Carly is almost as good at it as Kris is. (p. 59)

Noel Coppage, "Troubadettes, Troubadoras, and Troubadines … or … What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Business Like This?" in Stereo Review (copyright © 1972 by Ziff-Davis Publishing Company...