Experience: Jill Scott 826+
Jill Scott · 2001
127 min · 20 tracks · rhythm and blues
A lush tapestry of soulful melodies and poetic storytelling, seamlessly blending jazz, R&B, and spoken word elements.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Long Walk (Groove) Start here — This track exemplifies Scott's signature sound, combining sultry vocals with a relaxed groove that invites listeners into her intimate world.
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Love Rain (Suite) — With its expansive runtime, this piece showcases Scott's lyrical depth and emotional range, weaving through themes of love and longing in an immersive manner.
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He Loves Me (Lyzel in E flat) (Movements I, II & III) — This multi-part composition highlights Scott's ability to blend storytelling with complex musical structures, captivating listeners through both lyrics and arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends live and studio elements effectively but has some uneven pacing due to its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments, blending poetry with musical interludes, particularly in 'He Loves Me (Lyzel in E flat)'.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of love themes
- patient unfolding with soulful melodies
- moments of spoken word reflection
- for intimate gatherings
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Jill Scott's reputation in neo-soul after her debut album.
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Experience: Jill Scott 826+ was Jill Scott's first live album, following her critically acclaimed debut studio album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1. At this point in her career, Scott was establishing herself as a powerful voice in neo-soul, celebrated for her rich vocal delivery and narrative songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· India.Arie
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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He Loves Me (Lyzel in E flat) (Movements I, II & III)
The narrative shifts from doubt to affirmation as the protagonist reflects on their partner's love through vivid imagery and personal anecdotes.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Show Intro (Alright Man, It’s Time for You to Move) 1:33
- 2 A Long Walk (Groove) Start here 6:18
- 3 Love Rain (Suite) 12:30
- 4 Slowly Surely 3:50
- 5 One Is the Magic # (Redux) 6:19
- 6 Do You Remember 8:40
- 7 Gettin’ in the Way 7:42
- 8 It’s Love 7:36
- 9 The Way 8:26
- 10 Fatback Taffy 2:15
- 11 He Loves Me (Lyzel in E flat) (Movements I, II & III) 9:02
Disc 2
- 1 Free (Prelude) 1:31
- 2 Gotta Get Up (Another Day) 4:58
- 3 One Time 3:55
- 4 Sweet Justice 5:20
- 5 Thickness 11:02
- 6 High Post Brotha 3:41
- 7 Gimme 3:33
- 8 Be Ready 3:13
- 9 Free (Epilogue) 16:08
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