How Glory Goes
Audra McDonald · 2000
47 min · 14 tracks
A lush blend of theatrical vocals and emotive storytelling wrapped in classic American songbook arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home — This opening track sets the tone with its heartfelt exploration of belonging and the emotional weight of home, showcasing McDonald's stunning vocal delivery.
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The Man That Got Away — McDonald's rendition brings a fresh urgency to this classic, transforming it into a poignant narrative of loss that resonates deeply with listeners.
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How Glory Goes — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of longing and hope through rich lyrical imagery and McDonald's expressive vocal performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
McDonald delivers strong performances on varied material, supported by rich arrangements that enhance the narrative.
What we noticed
- Each track is arranged with lush instrumentation, often including strings and piano, which complements the theatrical delivery of the vocals.
- Several songs transition seamlessly into one another, creating a continuous flow that enhances the storytelling aspect of the album.
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When Did I Fall in Love?
The moment shifts from nostalgic reflections on love to a sudden realization of vulnerability and commitment.
This transition reveals a deeper layer of emotional complexity, capturing the essence of falling in love with an unexpected intensity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home 3:30
- 2 Bill 3:35
- 3 I Had Myself a True Love 3:55
- 4 I Hid My Love 2:50
- 5 Was That You? 2:41
- 6 I Won't Mind 4:04
- 7 A Sleepin' Bee 3:58
- 8 Come Down From the Tree 3:13
- 9 I Never Has Seen Snow 4:16
- 10 When Did I Fall in Love? 3:23
- 11 The Man That Got Away 3:52
- 12 Somewhere 2:31
- 13 How Glory Goes 3:35
- 14 Lay Down Your Head 2:24
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