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Currency of Man

Melody Gardot · 2015

68 min · 15 tracks · jazz

A sultry blend of jazz and pop infused with introspective lyricism and rich instrumental textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • introspective evening reflections
  • wave-like pacing fluctuations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Currency of Man' was released in January 2015, Melody Gardot was already an established artist known for her unique blend of jazz and pop. This album followed her critically acclaimed 'The Absence' from 2012, marking a continued evolution in her sound and thematic exploration of personal and social issues.
Stylistic neighbors
Norah Jones· Diana Krall· Madeleine Peyroux
If this clicks, go next to
Sunset in the Blue — Continues the jazz-infused sound with lush arrangements and emotional depth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don’t Misunderstand 4:40
  • 2 Don’t Talk 4:11
  • 3 It Gonna Come 5:31
  • 4 Bad News 4:57
  • 5 She Don’t Know 3:55
  • 6 Palmas da Rua 0:50
  • 7 Same to You 4:28
  • 8 No Man’s Prize 4:49
  • 9 March for Mingus 1:02
  • 10 Preacherman 6:16
  • 11 Morning Sun 5:05
  • 12 If Ever I Recall Your Face 6:51
  • 13 Once I Was Loved 4:50
  • 14 After the Rain 3:10
  • 15 Burying My Troubles 7:45

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