Holly Cole
Holly Cole · 2007
43 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A sultry blend of jazz and pop, marked by rich vocals and introspective arrangements that evoke a timeless elegance.
Top tracks — play these first
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The House Is Haunted by the Echo of Your Last Goodbye — This opening track sets a haunting tone for the album, featuring Cole's emotive delivery over a subtly complex arrangement that draws listeners into her world.
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Waters of March — Cole's rendition of this classic showcases her vocal agility and interpretative depth, transforming it into a reflective journey that resonates with the listener.
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You're My Thrill — This track exemplifies Cole's ability to convey longing through nuanced phrasing and dynamic shifts, making it one of the standout moments on the album.
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I Will Wait for You — With its lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics, this song captures the essence of yearning, highlighting Cole's emotive strength and artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Holly Cole's album blends jazz standards with rich arrangements, showcasing her vocal style while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature slow to mid-tempo arrangements, while the fourth track introduces a bossa nova rhythm that shifts the album's feel.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- introspective moments of reflection
- sultry late-night ambiance
- rich vocal warmth
- patient unfolding of melodies
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party vibes
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'Holly Cole' in 2007, Holly Cole was already an established artist known for her unique vocal style and interpretations of jazz standards. This album followed her previous work, 'Romantic (2003)', showcasing her continued evolution as she explored more personal themes and intricate arrangements in her music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Diana Krall· Madeleine Peyroux
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The House Is Haunted by the Echo of Your Last Goodbye 4:17
- 2 Charade 3:25
- 3 I Will Wait for You 4:31
- 4 Waters of March 4:22
- 5 Alley Cat Song 4:03
- 6 Larger Than Life 3:37
- 7 Be Careful, It's My Heart 2:06
- 8 It's Alright With Me 3:51
- 9 You're My Thrill 5:46
- 10 Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries 3:04
- 11 Reaching for the Moon 4:06
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