In Full Swing
Seth MacFarlane · 2017
48 min · 16 tracks
A rich orchestral landscape blends classic jazz standards with MacFarlane's smooth baritone, evoking a timeless romantic atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Almost Like Being in Love — This track encapsulates the joyous essence of classic jazz with its lively arrangement and showcases MacFarlane's ability to deliver heartfelt vocals that resonate with nostalgia.
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Isn’t It a Lovely Day — The song's upbeat tempo paired with MacFarlane's expressive delivery highlights his command over both vocal nuances and emotional depth, making it a standout moment on the album.
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But Beautiful — This track features a hauntingly beautiful melody that allows MacFarlane to explore his vocal range, creating an intimate atmosphere that underscores the album's overall romantic theme.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong orchestration and vocal performance, but remains within familiar jazz standards.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with a full orchestra accompanying MacFarlane's vocals on every track, creating a rich soundscape.
- MacFarlane's baritone voice consistently leads, but there are moments of vocal harmonization and interplay with the orchestra that enhance the overall texture.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- timeless romantic atmosphere
- smooth baritone for evening relaxation
- lighthearted tunes for social gatherings
- sing-along charm with friends
- gentle pacing for intimate moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy music
- seek complex, modern compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2017, 'In Full Swing' marked Seth MacFarlane's third studio album, following his successful jazz debut 'Music Is Better Than Words' in 2011. By this time, MacFarlane had established himself not only as a comedic force but also as a serious vocalist and bandleader, showcasing his versatility across different musical genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Connick Jr.· Tony Bennett· Frank Sinatra
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I’m Glad There Is You
The bridge shifts from a reflective tone to an emphatic declaration of love, emphasizing appreciation for companionship in a tender manner.
This structural shift enhances the emotional gravity of the song, making the listener feel the weight of gratitude that permeates the lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The First Time It Happens 3:53
- 2 Almost Like Being in Love 2:49
- 3 Isn’t It a Lovely Day 3:41
- 4 For You, for Me, for Evermore 3:08
- 5 Like Someone in Love 3:26
- 6 That Face 2:36
- 7 If I Had a Talking Picture of You 3:06
- 8 I’m Glad There Is You 3:07
- 9 You Couldn’t Be Cuter 2:30
- 10 I Like Myself 3:55
- 11 You Can’t Love ’Em All 2:25
- 12 Have You Met Miss Jones? 3:06
- 13 A Kiss or Two 2:23
- 14 But Beautiful 3:52
- 15 Moonlight Becomes You 2:58
- 16 My Buick, My Love and I 2:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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