Released 10 years ago
In My Room
Jacob Collier · 2016
58 min · 11 tracks · funk
A vibrant tapestry of jazz, funk, and intricate harmonies woven through Collier's multifaceted arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Woke Up Today — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious groove and layered harmonies, embodying Collier's signature sound.
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In My Room — The title track encapsulates the introspective theme of the album, blending intricate vocal arrangements with a sense of personal storytelling.
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You and I — This track features complex harmonies and innovative instrumentation, highlighting Collier’s skill as an arranger and performer while earning critical acclaim.
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Saviour — With its lush production and emotional depth, 'Saviour' showcases Collier's ability to fuse genres while delivering poignant lyrical content.
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Hajanga — 'Hajanga' stands out with its upbeat tempo and rhythmic complexity, demonstrating Collier's knack for blending funk influences into his jazz foundations.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Collier's debut blends jazz and funk with innovative arrangements, making it distinct yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- The running time is approximately 40 minutes, with most tracks averaging around three to four minutes, allowing for concise yet varied musical ideas.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of personal reflection
- captivating harmonies that invite exploration
- sunrise energy for early mornings
- dynamic shifts in mood and
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, In My Room is Jacob Collier's debut studio album following several viral YouTube performances. At this point, Collier was gaining recognition for his innovative approach to music, combining elements of jazz and pop with advanced harmonics and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hiatus Kaiyote· Snarky Puppy· Esperanza Spalding
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Woke Up Today 4:40
- 2 In My Room 4:49
- 3 Hideaway 6:52
- 4 You and I 4:20
- 5 Down the Line 6:38
- 6 Now and Then I Think About You 0:53
- 7 Saviour 6:08
- 8 Hajanga 6:02
- 9 Flintstones 3:10
- 10 In the Real Early Morning 6:09
- 11 Don’t You Know 9:10
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