Get Away from Me
Nellie McKay · 2004
61 min · 18 tracks · rock music
A playful blend of jazz, pop, and cabaret with witty lyrics and eclectic instrumentation that challenges conventional songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wanna Get Married — This track encapsulates McKay's clever lyricism through its satirical take on marriage and societal expectations, delivered with infectious energy.
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The Dog Song — Featuring a whimsical narrative about a beloved pet, this song highlights McKay's ability to blend humor and emotion seamlessly.
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Manhattan Avenue — With its jazzy piano melodies and vivid imagery, this song paints a nostalgic picture of city life while showcasing her vocal range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres with clever lyrics, showcasing McKay's distinct style but lacks full cohesion in its lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and varied instrumentation.
- The lyrics often employ wit and humor, with some tracks featuring spoken word elements alongside sung passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with charm
- playful moments for lightheartedness
- dynamic pacing keeps engagement
- late-night sing-along potential
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seeking heavy emotional depth
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Get Away from Me is Nelly McKay's debut album, released in January 2004. At this time, she was just beginning to gain attention in the music scene after being discovered by Columbia Records. This album showcased her unique blend of genres and established her as a distinctive voice in the early 2000s music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Regina Spektor· Fiona Apple· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 David 2:47
- 2 Manhattan Avenue 3:38
- 3 Sari 3:27
- 4 Ding Dong 3:11
- 5 Baby Watch Your Back 3:28
- 6 The Dog Song 3:04
- 7 Waiter 4:15
- 8 I Wanna Get Married 4:01
- 9 Change the World 3:57
Disc 2
- 1 It’s a Pose 3:30
- 2 Toto Dies 4:03
- 3 Won’t U Please B Nice 2:09
- 4 Inner Peace 2:53
- 5 Suitcase Song 2:33
- 6 Work Song 4:08
- 7 Clonie 1:56
- 8 Respectable 4:07
- 9 Really 3:55
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