Careless Love cover

Careless Love

Madeleine Peyroux · 2004

42 min · 12 tracks · jazz · chanson

A smoky blend of jazz and chanson, weaving bittersweet narratives through soulful melodies.

Why this album works

'Careless Love' received critical acclaim upon its release, reaching the top of the Billboard Jazz charts and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. It is also notable for broadening the appeal of jazz by blending traditional standards with modern sensibilities, influencing a new generation of artists.
Career context
By the time 'Careless Love' was released in 2004, Madeleine Peyroux had established herself as a distinctive voice in the jazz scene following her debut album 'Dreamland' in 1996. This album marked her return after nearly eight years, showcasing her evolution as an artist and solidifying her place in contemporary jazz.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dance Me to the End of Love Standout 3:57
  • 2 Don’t Wait Too Long 3:11
  • 3 Don’t Cry Baby 3:18
  • 4 You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go 3:27
  • 5 Between the Bars 3:44
  • 6 No More 3:33
  • 7 Lonesome Road 3:11
  • 8 J’ai deux amours 2:56
  • 9 Weary Blues 3:40
  • 10 I’ll Look Around 4:48
  • 11 Careless Love 3:51
  • 12 This Is Heaven to Me 3:11

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