Is Clear Day a good place to start with Emilie-Claire Barlow?

Yes, Clear Day is recommended as a starting point for new Emilie-Claire Barlow listeners. A lush tapestry of jazz-inflected covers and originals, blending emotive vocals with intricate arrangements. Released in 2015, 'Clear Day' is Emilie-Claire Barlow's sixth studio album, marking her continued evolution as a jazz vocalist. Following her previous album 'The Very Best of Emilie-Claire Barlow' (2013), this project showcases her deepening artistry and commitment to both classic and contemporary jazz standards.

Who is Clear Day for?

Clear Day works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, layered, dense sonic textures and emotive vocal explorations.

How many songs are on Clear Day?

Clear Day has 14 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

Clear Day

Emilie-Claire Barlow · 2015

66 min · 14 tracks · jazz

A lush tapestry of jazz-inflected covers and originals, blending emotive vocals with intricate arrangements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
layered, dense sonic textures
emotive vocal explorations
contemplative evening reflections

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Showcases Barlow's growth and inventive interpretations, marking an artistic high point.
Themes: jazz reinterpretation· cultural roots exploration· hopeful balladry
Career context: Released in 2015, 'Clear Day' is Emilie-Claire Barlow's sixth studio album, marking her continued evolution as a jazz vocalist. Following her previous album 'The Very Best of Emilie-Claire Barlow' (2013), this project showcases her deepening artistry and commitment to both classic and contemporary jazz standards.
Stylistic neighbors: Hiromi Uehara· Tony Oxley· Pat Metheny
If this clicks, go next to: Haven't We Met? — Continues the emotive jazz style with rich arrangements and vocal depth.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Little Broken Hearts by Norah Jones — Shares emotive vocals and lush arrangements, blending jazz with introspective themes.

For One to Love by Cécile McLorin Salvant — Explores cultural roots and jazz standards with intricate vocal delivery and rich instrumentation.

The Absence by Melody Gardot — Combines jazz influences with heartfelt balladry and sophisticated production.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "On a Clear Day".

1 Amundsen 1:00
2 On a Clear Day Start here 5:17
3 Midnight Sun 3:57
4 Because 4:49
5 Fix You 6:12
6 Unrequited 6:32
7 Under Pressure 4:58
8 Si j’étais un homme 4:59
9 It’s Just Talk 5:14
10 Feelin’ Groovy 4:27
11 La llorona 7:19
12 I Don’t Know Where I Stand 4:11
13 Sweet Thing 3:48
14 Mineiro de coração 3:57

What to play next

This album is considered a Critical Peak in Emilie-Claire Barlow's catalog. Showcases Barlow's growth and inventive interpretations, marking an artistic high point.

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Haven't We Met?

2009

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The Beat Goes On

2010

Sets the stage with a vibrant mix of jazz standards and original interpretations.

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