Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Nina Simone's blend of jazz, blues, and soul creates a distinctive sound that resonates emotionally and showcases her vocal prowess.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a powerful title track that features a prominent piano riff and builds intensity through layered instrumentation.
- Several tracks, like 'Feeling Good', incorporate orchestral arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of Simone's vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Put a Spell on You 2:35
- 2 Mississippi Goddam 4:55
- 3 Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood 2:47
- 4 Trouble in Mind 2:41
- 5 The Laziest Gal in Town 2:18
- 6 I Love You Porgy 2:32
- 7 Ne me quitte pas 3:36
- 8 Gimme Some 3:01
- 9 Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out 2:40
- 10 Strange Fruit 3:29
- 11 Take Care of Business 2:06
- 12 Don’t Take All Night 2:52
- 13 Plain Gold Ring 3:52
- 14 He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands 3:10
- 15 For All We Know 4:01
- 16 Central Park Blues 3:04
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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