Girl at Her Volcano
Rickie Lee Jones · 1983
25 min · 7 tracks · pop music
A blend of jazz-inflected pop and rock, showcasing emotional depth through lush arrangements and heartfelt vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lush Life — This track stands out with its complex harmonies and intricate arrangement, highlighting Jones' ability to merge jazz elements into pop music seamlessly.
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My Funny Valentine — The rendition captures a haunting vulnerability that showcases Jones' emotive vocal delivery and recontextualizes the classic standard.
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Rainbow Sleeves — This song features poignant lyrics and an intimate atmosphere, reflecting the introspective nature of the album while highlighting Jones' songwriting prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP features strong arrangements and varied tempos, showcasing Jones' vocal style while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track, a cover of 'My Funny Valentine', introduces a slower, more introspective mood.
- Each song showcases intricate arrangements with prominent use of piano and brass, creating a lush soundscape that complements Jones' vocal delivery.
- The final two tracks shift back to an upbeat tempo, with 'So Long' concluding the EP on a reflective note.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant storytelling with emotional depth
- short bursts of reflective nostalgia
- intimate moments for quiet listening
- front-loaded energy with gradual ease
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lengthy immersive experiences
- prefer upbeat danceable tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, Girl at Her Volcano marked Rickie Lee Jones' return after her commercially successful debut album in 1979. This album came during a period of artistic exploration for Jones, as she sought to define her evolving sound beyond the expectations set by her earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Nina Simone· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lush Life 5:28
- 2 Letters From the 9th Ward / Walk Away Rene 4:28
- 3 Hey, Bub 2:20
- 4 My Funny Valentine 3:51
- 5 Under the Boardwalk 3:23
- 6 Rainbow Sleeves 3:41
- 7 So Long 2:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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