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...Featuring Norah Jones

Norah Jones · 2010

71 min · 18 tracks · blues

A blend of jazz, blues, and Americana, showcasing a rich tapestry of collaboration and soulful storytelling.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Love Me Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Baby It’s Cold Outside — This duet showcases the playful chemistry between Jones and her collaborator, enhancing the classic holiday standard with a fresh, intimate interpretation.
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    The Best Part — A standout track featuring an exquisite blend of soul and jazz elements, this song captures the essence of romantic longing with its poignant lyrics and lush instrumentation.
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    Virginia Moon — This track exemplifies the gentle interplay between Jones' soothing vocals and the dreamy arrangement, creating an ethereal atmosphere that resonates throughout the album.
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    Loretta — With its narrative-driven lyrics and country-infused sound, this song highlights Jones' ability to tell stories through music while showcasing her versatility across genres.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album's collaborative nature leads to varied styles, impacting its cohesion but showcasing solid craftsmanship.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks incorporate elements of jazz and blues, with improvisational sections that highlight the musicianship of both Jones and her collaborators.
  • The sequencing includes both upbeat tracks and slower ballads, creating a contrast that affects the overall pacing of the album.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • soothing vocals for cozy evenings
  • collaborative tapestry of emotions
  • for intimate gatherings
  • reflective moments with gentle melodies

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefering standalone hits over flow

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A collaborative album showcasing her versatility, not a primary entry or breakthrough.
Themes
holiday intimacy· romantic longing· storytelling in country· jazz-infused nostalgia
Career context
Released in 2010, ...Featuring Norah Jones is a collection of collaborations that follows her acclaimed albums like The Fall (2009). At this point in her career, Jones had established herself as a versatile artist known for her smooth vocals and genre-blending capabilities, further expanding her appeal with this collaborative approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Madeleine Peyroux· Diana Krall· Sarah Jarosz

Tracklist

  • 1 Love Me Start here 3:53
  • 2 Virginia Moon 3:51
  • 3 Turn Them 4:06
  • 4 Baby It’s Cold Outside 4:00
  • 5 Bull Rider 2:58
  • 6 Ruler of My Heart 3:00
  • 7 The Best Part 3:25
  • 8 Take Off Your Cool 2:38
  • 9 Life Is Better 4:27
  • 10 Soon the New Day 4:04
  • 11 Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John 4:25
  • 12 Here We Go Again 3:58
  • 13 Loretta 3:22
  • 14 Dear John 4:36
  • 15 Creepin’ In 3:03
  • 16 Court & Spark 7:36
  • 17 More Than This 4:12
  • 18 Blue Bayou 3:43

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