American Tune
Eva Cassidy · 2003
40 min · 10 tracks · blues
A soulful blend of jazz and blues, highlighting emotive vocals and poignant interpretations of classic songs.
Top tracks — play these first
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True Colours — Cassidy's rendition transforms this pop classic into a deeply moving ballad, showcasing her vocal range and emotional depth.
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Hallelujah, I Love Him So — This track highlights Cassidy's jazz influences with its swinging rhythm and playful interpretation, revealing her versatility as an artist.
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American Tune — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of introspection and hope, delivered with a hauntingly beautiful vocal performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances and thoughtful arrangements, contributing to its lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of slow to mid-tempo arrangements, with only two tracks breaking into a more upbeat feel.
- Vocals are prominently featured, often layered with subtle instrumental backing that emphasizes Cassidy's emotive delivery.
- 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
- emotive vocals that resonate deeply
- intimate moments for quiet reflection
- soulful interpretations of classics
- gentle pacing for relaxed listening
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy participation
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released posthumously in 2003, American Tune showcases Eva Cassidy's profound artistry during her brief career. It follows her earlier album, Live at Blues Alley (1996), which helped establish her as a revered vocalist despite limited commercial success during her lifetime.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Sarah McLachlan· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drowning in the Sea of Love 4:19
- 2 True Colours 4:50
- 3 The Water Is Wide 4:20
- 4 Hallelujah, I Love Him So 2:33
- 5 God Bless the Child 5:17
- 6 Dark Eyed Molly 3:28
- 7 American Tune 4:06
- 8 It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) 2:23
- 9 Yesterday 3:09
- 10 You Take My Breath Away 5:39
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