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Good Morning Susie Soho

Esbjörn Svensson Trio · 2000

64 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A rich tapestry of jazz textures blends intricate melodies with a playful spirit, inviting listeners into an atmospheric soundscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Serenity — This brief yet poignant track encapsulates the album's overall mood with its delicate piano and calming harmonies, providing a moment of introspection amidst the dynamic arrangements.
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    Do the Jangle — This track showcases the trio's playful interplay and rhythmic innovation, making it a standout example of their ability to blend complexity with accessibility.
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    The Wraith — With its expansive length and intricate structure, The Wraith offers an immersive experience that highlights the group's virtuosity and depth in composition.
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    Good Morning Susie Soho — The title track serves as a vibrant centerpiece, combining infectious grooves with lyrical melodies that capture the essence of urban life.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
67 /100
Alpine
Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances, contributing to its standing in modern jazz.

What we noticed

  • The album features intricate interplay between piano, bass, and drums, with each instrument taking turns in the spotlight.
  • The use of space and silence is prominent, allowing melodies to breathe and develop organically throughout the record.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, Good Morning Susie Soho marked the Esbjörn Svensson Trio's fourth studio album, solidifying their reputation in the contemporary jazz scene following the critical success of their previous work, From Gagarin's Point of View. At this point in their career, the trio was navigating broader international recognition and exploring more complex compositions while maintaining their distinctive sound.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Somewhere Else Before 5:35
  • 2 Do the Jangle 5:58
  • 3 Serenity 1:50
  • 4 The Wraith 9:21
  • 5 Last Letter From Lithuania 4:10
  • 6 Good Morning Susie Soho 5:51
  • 7 Providence 4:53
  • 8 Pavane “Thoughts of a Septuagenarian” 3:43
  • 9 Spam‐Boo‐Limbo 4:39
  • 10 The Face of Love 6:51
  • 11 Reminiscence of a Soul / Dark Water 11:55

What to play next

Somewhere Else Before
Listen next

Somewhere Else Before

2001
From Gagarin's Point of View
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From Gagarin's Point of View

1999
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