At Last
Lynda Carter · 2009
39 min · 12 tracks
Lynda Carter's lush vocals glide over classic jazz standards with a blend of warmth and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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At Last — This title track stands out as a signature moment where Carter’s emotive delivery captures the essence of longing and love, embodying the album’s theme.
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Cry Me a River — Carter's take on this classic showcases her ability to convey deep emotion through subtle phrasing and dynamic control, making it a highlight.
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Come Rain or Come Shine (medley) — This medley demonstrates Carter's versatility and interpretation skills, blending familiar tunes into a cohesive narrative that showcases her vocal prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Carter's interpretations of jazz standards are solid but follow familiar templates without significant innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent arrangement of classic jazz standards, with lush orchestration supporting Carter's vocals throughout.
- Carter's vocal delivery varies from soft and intimate to powerful and emotive, particularly evident in tracks like 'Cry Me a River' and 'At Last'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- nostalgic warmth in every note
- for intimate gatherings
- soothing melodies for relaxation
- short tracks for easy listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'At Last' was released in 2009, Lynda Carter had transitioned from her iconic role as Wonder Woman to a respected singer, showcasing her vocal talents on stage and in recordings. This album marked her return to the music scene after several years, following her previous album 'Portrait' released in 2003, and demonstrated her commitment to jazz and standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carole King· Linda Ronstadt· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Send Me 3:47
- 2 Where Did Our Love Go 3:44
- 3 Deed I Do 2:10
- 4 Million Dollar Secret 3:34
- 5 Cry Me a River 3:56
- 6 Secret of Life 3:01
- 7 Blues in the Night 3:41
- 8 Come Rain or Come Shine (medley) 3:38
- 9 At Last 2:51
- 10 Summer Time 2:30
- 11 Cloud Burst 2:39
- 12 Oldies Medley: The Way You Look Tonight / The Very Thought of You / As Time Goes By 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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