Top tracks — play these first
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Give It Everything You Got Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Damn Your Eyes — This track exemplifies Hart's vocal intensity and emotional depth, transforming the original into a personal anthem of longing and regret.
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Black Coffee — The title track stands out with its sultry delivery and poignant lyrics, capturing the essence of the album's themes of heartache and resilience.
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Soul on Fire — Here, Hart channels raw energy and passion, making it a standout moment that highlights her ability to blend blues with rock sensibilities seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends strong vocals with varied instrumentation, creating an engaging yet familiar blues-rock experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a lively tone, but the tempo drops significantly by the fourth track, creating a noticeable shift in mood.
- Hart's vocal delivery varies between powerful belting and softer, more intimate moments, particularly evident in tracks like 'Lullaby of the Leaves' and 'Joy'.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady mid-tempo groove
- for evening relaxation
- powerful vocals with emotional depth
- soulful warmth for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases her vocal prowess and received critical acclaim, marking a high point in her career.
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2018, Beth Hart had established herself as a prominent figure in the blues-rock genre. 'Black Coffee' marks her collaboration with Joe Bonamassa, following their successful partnership on previous projects, which helped to solidify her reputation as a captivating live performer and recording artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Susan Tedeschi· Keb' Mo'
Tracklist
- 1 Give It Everything You Got Start here 4:39
- 2 Damn Your Eyes 4:34
- 3 Black Coffee 4:17
- 4 Lullaby of the Leaves 5:45
- 5 Why Don’t You Do Right 4:36
- 6 Saved 3:52
- 7 Sitting on Top of the World 3:59
- 8 Joy 4:24
- 9 Soul on Fire 5:03
- 10 Addicted 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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