Haven't We Met?
Emilie-Claire Barlow · 2009
48 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of classic jazz standards infused with Emilie-Claire Barlow's warm, inviting vocals and sophisticated arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Haven't We Met? — The title track stands out with its lush orchestration and playful lyrics that perfectly encapsulate the album’s romantic themes.
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You're Driving Me Crazy! — This track features an upbeat tempo and showcases Barlow's vibrant vocal delivery, making it a joyful highlight that exemplifies her style.
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You Make Me Feel So Young — Barlow’s interpretation brings fresh energy to this classic, emphasizing her ability to breathe new life into well-known standards.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong arrangements and solid vocal performances, making it enjoyable but not.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush string arrangements that complement Barlow's vocals throughout.
- Each track maintains a medium tempo, with only slight variations, creating a smooth flow from one song to the next.
- Barlow's vocal delivery often includes subtle phrasing changes that add emotional nuance to familiar jazz standards.
- 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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8/10
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
- steady melodic explorations throughout
- warm vocals for cozy evenings
- for intimate gatherings
- inviting soundtracks for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Haven't We Met? is Emilie-Claire Barlow's fifth studio album, showcasing her continued evolution as a jazz vocalist after establishing herself in the Canadian music scene. This album followed her successful 2006 release, The Beat Goes On, which helped solidify her reputation as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cécile McLorin Salvant· Madeleine Peyroux· Norah Jones
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Make Me Feel So Young
The bridge shifts to a more reflective tone, celebrating the joy found in youthful love and carefree moments.
This shift in tone adds depth to the song, contrasting with the earlier exuberance and emphasizing the nostalgia inherent in the lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All I Do Is Dream of You 3:58
- 2 C'est merveilleux 3:49
- 3 You're Driving Me Crazy! 3:04
- 4 Comin' Home Baby 4:23
- 5 Haven't We Met? 3:03
- 6 I'm Glad There Is You 5:01
- 7 Chez moi 2:53
- 8 Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? 5:02
- 9 Jardin d'hiver 4:01
- 10 Lá vem a baiana 2:48
- 11 Will You Still Be Mine? 3:06
- 12 You Make Me Feel So Young 4:08
- 13 You Must Believe in Spring 3:25
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