Am I Not Your Girl?
Sinéad O'Connor · 1992
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · indie pop
A hauntingly lush collection of jazz standards infused with O'Connor's emotive vocal power and introspective lyricism.
Why this album works
The album received mixed reviews but is notable for its bold artistic choice to reinterpret classic songs, demonstrating O'Connor's willingness to challenge genre boundaries. It peaked at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart and further solidified her influence on artists who sought to blend traditional genres with contemporary sensibilities.
- Best for
- varied emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions introspective late-night moods
- Context
- By the time 'Am I Not Your Girl?' was released in 1992, Sinéad O'Connor was transitioning from her groundbreaking debut album 'The Lion and the Cobra', which had established her as a unique voice in alternative rock. This album marked a significant departure into jazz and pop standards, showcasing her versatility as an artist while also revealing the complexities of her public persona following the controversies surrounding her earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Frames· The Corrs· Björk· U2· Neil Young· Moby· Beck· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Why Don’t You Do Right? 2:31
- 2 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered 6:15
- 3 Secret Love 2:56
- 4 Black Coffee Standout 3:21
- 5 Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home 4:29
- 6 Don’t Cry for Me Argentina Standout 5:37
- 7 I Want to Be Loved by You 2:45
- 8 Gloomy Sunday Standout 3:56
- 9 Love Letters 3:06
- 10 How Insensitive 3:28
- 11 Scarlet Ribbons 4:14
- 12 Don’t Cry for Me Argentina (instrumental) 5:09
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