Glad Rag Doll
Diana Krall · 2012
68 min · 17 tracks · jazz
A blend of vintage jazz and contemporary sophistication, wrapped in lush instrumentation and Krall's sultry vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Glad Rag Doll — The title track encapsulates the album's playful spirit with its upbeat tempo and clever lyrics, highlighting Krall's ability to blend classic jazz with modern flair.
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There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears — This track features a poignant expression of heartbreak delivered through a swinging arrangement, showcasing Krall's emotional depth and vocal prowess.
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Just Like a Butterfly That’s Caught in the Rain — An evocative piece that combines wistful imagery with a rich musical backdrop, illustrating Krall's interpretive skills and her knack for storytelling through song.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends vintage jazz with contemporary sounds, showcasing strong craftsmanship but uneven cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a strong rhythm section, while the second half shifts to slower ballads and more introspective themes.
- Krall's vocals are often layered with rich instrumental arrangements, creating a lush soundscape that emphasizes both her voice and the accompanying instruments.
- Several tracks incorporate vintage jazz elements, such as swing rhythms and classic instrumentation, while others introduce modern production techniques.
- 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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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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- nostalgic reflective moments
- wave-like pacing variations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Glad Rag Doll marked Diana Krall's ninth studio album, arriving after a three-year hiatus following the commercially successful 'Quiet Nights' in 2009. This release showcased her artistic evolution, as she embraced a more eclectic, retro sound by revisiting lesser-known jazz standards and original compositions, demonstrating her growing confidence and creativity as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Madeleine Peyroux· Jane Monheit
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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We Just Couldn’t Say Goodbye
The narrative shifts from regret to acceptance, reflecting on a relationship's end through vivid, heart-wrenching imagery.
This transition deepens the emotional impact of the song while also emphasizing the complexity of moving on.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Just Couldn’t Say Goodbye 3:07
- 2 There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears 4:29
- 3 Just Like a Butterfly That’s Caught in the Rain 3:43
- 4 You Know – I Know Ev’rything’s Made for Love 3:47
- 5 Glad Rag Doll 4:34
- 6 I’m a Little Mixed Up 4:36
- 7 Prairie Lullaby 4:22
- 8 Here Lies Love 5:08
- 9 I Used to Love You but It’s All Over Now 2:50
- 10 Let It Rain 5:44
- 11 Lonely Avenue 6:57
- 12 Wide River to Cross 3:51
- 13 When the Curtain Comes Down 4:51
- 14 As Long as I Love 2:29
- 15 Glad Rag Doll (alternate version) 2:54
- 16 Garden in the Rain 2:55
- 17 There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears (alternate version) 2:06
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