All Rise
Gregory Porter · 2020
61 min · 13 tracks · blues
Soulful vocals intertwine with rich jazz instrumentation, creating a vibrant tapestry of hope and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Revival Song — This track encapsulates the album's uplifting spirit through its call for hope amidst adversity, showcasing Porter's powerful vocal delivery.
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If Love Is Overrated — With its introspective lyrics and lush arrangement, this song highlights Porter's ability to blend personal reflection with universal themes.
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Long List of Troubles — This track stands out for its poignant storytelling, where Porter confronts life's challenges with authenticity and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and rich arrangements, though it follows familiar jazz and soul templates.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a series of songs that gradually build in energy and complexity.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between Porter and his backing musicians.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting themes of resilience
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- for reflective moments
- soulful expression of love
- dynamic flow through listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- All Rise is Gregory Porter's fifth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 2017 release, Nat King Cole & Me. By this point in his career, Porter had solidified his status as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz and soul, blending traditional influences with modern sensibilities. The album showcases his growth as a songwriter and performer, further establishing his unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Kiwanuka· Leon Bridges· Andra Day
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mister Holland
The narrative shifts from personal struggle to collective empowerment as it invokes the idea of resilience against societal challenges.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Concorde 3:55
- 2 Dad Gone Thing 5:02
- 3 Revival Song 3:33
- 4 If Love Is Overrated 5:54
- 5 Faith in Love 4:56
- 6 Merchants of Paradise 6:00
- 7 Long List of Troubles 4:15
- 8 Mister Holland 3:24
- 9 Modern Day Apprentice 2:54
- 10 Everything You Touch Is Gold 6:00
- 11 Phoenix 4:45
- 12 Merry Go Round 5:26
- 13 Thank You 5:20
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