Caribbean Moonlight cover

Released 70 years ago

Caribbean Moonlight

Les Baxter and His Orchestra · 1956

33 min · 12 tracks

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Foothills
Higher than 51% of albums we've rated

The album's orchestration and rhythmic influences create a cohesive yet familiar sound.

What we noticed

  • The album features lush orchestral arrangements with prominent use of strings and woodwinds, creating a rich, tropical atmosphere.
  • Each track typically follows a slow to mid-tempo pace, with smooth transitions between songs that maintain a relaxed mood.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Taboo 2:41
  • 2 Deep Night 3:22
  • 3 The Breeze and I 1:25
  • 4 Nightingale 1:59
  • 5 Temptation 2:36
  • 6 Poinciana 3:12
  • 7 Ay, Ay, Ay 3:00
  • 8 Adios 2:32
  • 9 Carnival 2:58
  • 10 Green Eyes 3:05
  • 11 Out of This World 4:23
  • 12 Sway (Quien Sera) 2:23

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