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Everybody's Talkin' 'bout Miss Thing!

Lavay Smith · 2000

68 min · 16 tracks

A vibrant blend of jazz, blues, and swing that captures the essence of classic American music with a contemporary twist.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Everybody's Talkin' 'bout Miss Thing — This title track encapsulates the album's lively spirit and Smith’s charismatic vocal delivery, serving as a signature piece that showcases her ability to blend humor with heartfelt emotion.
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    Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You? — This track highlights Smith's jazzy phrasing and playful lyrics, illustrating her prowess in interpreting classic tunes while bringing fresh energy to familiar standards.
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    Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? — Here, Smith delivers a poignant rendition that resonates with nostalgia, effectively conveying the song's emotional weight through her expressive vocal nuances.
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    Blow Me a Fat Note — This upbeat number showcases Smith’s playful side and engaging performance style, making it a standout moment full of rhythmic flair that captures the lively atmosphere of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocal performances and traditional jazz instrumentation, contributing to its appeal within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong vocal performance on 'The Busy Woman's Blues', establishing a lively tempo that persists through the first half.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, particularly in 'Roll the Boogie' and 'He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped', enhancing the interactive feel.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier upbeat songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 The Busy Woman's Blues 6:12
  • 2 Everybody's Talkin' 'bout Miss Thing 3:11
  • 3 Big Fine Daddy 4:06
  • 4 Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You? 5:06
  • 5 Now or Never 3:46
  • 6 I've Got a Feelin' 3:41
  • 7 Roll the Boogie 3:59
  • 8 Honey Pie 4:10
  • 9 I Want a Little Boy 6:10
  • 10 Blow Me a Fat Note 3:25
  • 11 Voo-It 5:06
  • 12 He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped 3:32
  • 13 Hootie Blues 4:06
  • 14 Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? 5:15
  • 15 Sent for You Yesterday 4:11
  • 16 Winter Wonderland 2:20

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