Released 20 years ago
From This Moment On
Diana Krall · 2006
56 min · 12 tracks · jazz
Smooth jazz elegance intertwines with heartfelt vocals, creating a lush soundscape of classic standards and intimate ballads.
Top tracks — play these first
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Isn't This a Lovely Day — This track radiates warmth and charm, embodying the album’s romantic spirit while showcasing Krall's rich vocal phrasing against an upbeat arrangement.
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Willow Weep for Me — Krall's interpretation brings a poignant depth to this classic, capturing feelings of longing and melancholy through her nuanced delivery and expressive piano work.
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From This Moment On — As the album's title track, it encapsulates the overall theme of love and connection, featuring lush instrumentation that complements Krall's emotive vocals beautifully.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances, though it remains within familiar jazz standards.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush piano arrangements that support Krall's vocals, creating a smooth and intimate atmosphere.
- Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, with only minor variations in rhythm throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate subtle instrumental solos, allowing for moments of musical exploration without overshadowing the vocal performances.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady mid-tempo relaxation
- sophisticated ambiance for gatherings
- subtle emotional depth
- for evening unwinding
- intimate moments with smooth vocals
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefering quick, punchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2006, Diana Krall had established herself as a leading figure in contemporary jazz, following her commercial breakthrough with 'The Look of Love' in 2001. 'From This Moment On' marked her transition into more traditional jazz standards, showcasing her ability to reinterpret classics with a fresh perspective amidst a successful career trajectory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Madeleine Peyroux· Jane Monheit
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Was Doing Alright
The lyrics shift from a sense of contentment to an unexpected vulnerability, allowing an emotional unraveling to come forth that contrasts earlier confidence.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Could Happen to You 3:28
- 2 Isn't This a Lovely Day 6:08
- 3 How Insensitive 5:20
- 4 Exactly Like You 3:02
- 5 From This Moment On 3:24
- 6 I Was Doing Alright 5:13
- 7 Little Girl Blue 5:39
- 8 Day in Day Out 4:01
- 9 Willow Weep for Me 5:40
- 10 Come Dance With Me 4:24
- 11 It Was a Beautiful Day in August / You Can Depend on Me 5:27
- 12 My Shining Hour 4:31
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