Devil's Got Your Tongue
Abbey Lincoln · 1992
69 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A blend of lush jazz instrumentation and poignant vocal storytelling, where every note carries the weight of experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Evalina Coffey (The Legend Of) — This track stands out for its intricate narrative structure, showcasing Lincoln's storytelling prowess while seamlessly blending varied musical styles within a jazz framework.
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Devil’s Got Your Tongue — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and resilience, with Lincoln's emotive delivery highlighting the tension between despair and hope.
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A Child Is Born — This reinterpretation highlights Lincoln's ability to breathe new life into classic material, infusing it with personal resonance that speaks to universal experiences of love and loss.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong compositions and skilled performances, with a cohesive flow that highlights Lincoln's unique vocal style.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, contemplative track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a series of mid-tempo pieces that explore various emotional themes.
- Lincoln's vocal delivery is often accompanied by rich instrumental arrangements, where the instrumentation complements her storytelling rather than overshadowing it.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and showcase the musicianship of the accompanying players.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rainbow 4:47
- 2 Evalina Coffey (The Legend Of) 7:09
- 3 Story of My Father 5:35
- 4 A Child Is Born 6:25
- 5 People in Me 6:18
- 6 A Circle of Love 6:00
- 7 Jungle Queen 6:14
- 8 The Merry Dancer 7:54
- 9 Devil’s Got Your Tongue 5:56
- 10 Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year 7:50
- 11 The Music Is the Magic 5:48
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