Blue Alert cover

Released 20 years ago

Blue Alert

Anjani · 2006

40 min · 10 tracks · jazz · traditional folk music

Ethereal jazz melodies intertwine with folk influences, creating an intimate and haunting listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate late-night reflections
  • gentle soothing background ambiance
  • emotional storytelling journeys
  • thoughtful personal introspection

Where this album fits

Themes
intimate storytelling· longing in twilight· folk-jazz fusion
Career context
When 'Blue Alert' was released in 2006, Anjani was navigating her artistry as a solo performer after years of collaboration with Leonard Cohen. This album marked her first project since being signed to Cohen's label, and it showcased her unique style blending jazz and folk elements while paying homage to the influences that shaped her sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Alash Ensemble· Isabel Parra· Iwan Fals
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Come Away with Me by Norah Jones — Shares intimate storytelling and a blend of jazz and folk influences with a soft, haunting ambiance.
Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple — Both explore emotional depth through intricate melodies and personal, introspective lyrics.
Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens — Offers ethereal soundscapes and heartfelt narratives, echoing themes of longing and nostalgia.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Blue Alert".

  • 1 Blue Alert Start here 5:40
  • 2 Innermost Door 3:16
  • 3 The Golden Gate 3:08
  • 4 Half the Perfect World 4:06
  • 5 Nightingale 3:00
  • 6 No One After You 4:09
  • 7 Never Got to Love You 4:36
  • 8 The Mist 3:08
  • 9 Crazy to Love You 4:51
  • 10 Thanks for the Dance 4:38

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