Balm in Gilead
Rickie Lee Jones · 2009
42 min · 10 tracks · pop music · rock music
A tapestry of introspective lyrics and eclectic instrumentation woven through jazz, rock, and pop influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective, reflective listening moments
- immersive storytelling through music
- mid-tempo contemplative journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Balm in Gilead' was released in 2009, Rickie Lee Jones had already established herself as a unique voice in music since her debut in 1979. This album came after a period of varied musical exploration and marked her return to a more personal songwriting approach following her previous albums that experimented with different styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Nina Simone· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wild Girl 4:46
- 2 Old Enough 4:21
- 3 Remember Me 2:44
- 4 The Moon Is Made of Gold 3:00
- 5 His Jeweled Floor 6:32
- 6 Eucalyptus Trail 3:58
- 7 The Blue Ghazel 4:51
- 8 The Gospel of Carlos, Norman and Smith 4:19
- 9 Bonfires 4:15
- 10 Bayless St. 4:05
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