It's Like This
Rickie Lee Jones · 2000
37 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A warm blend of jazz-inflected pop and rock, infused with introspective storytelling and rich vocal textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Show Biz Kids — This track opens the album with a playful yet poignant critique of celebrity culture, showcasing Jones' sharp lyrical wit and charisma.
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Someone to Watch Over Me — Jones delivers a hauntingly beautiful rendition of this classic, transforming it into a personal reflection on longing and vulnerability.
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Low Spark of High Heeled Boys — Her interpretation adds a layer of mystery and depth to the original, highlighting her ability to convey complex emotions through subtle vocal nuances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm storytelling through vocals
- wave-like pacing for relaxation
- intimate moments of nostalgia
- for evening wind-down
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone single hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'It's Like This' was released in 2000, Rickie Lee Jones had already established herself as a unique voice in music since her breakthrough in the late 1970s. This album came nearly a decade after her last studio project, marking a return to recording with a collection of covers that highlighted her versatility and deep musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Nina Simone· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Show Biz Kids 4:35
- 2 Trouble Man 5:12
- 3 For No One 2:32
- 4 Smile 1:49
- 5 Low Spark of High Heeled Boys 5:13
- 6 On the Street Where You Live 3:26
- 7 I Can't Get Started 4:30
- 8 Up a Lazy River 2:50
- 9 Someone to Watch Over Me 2:03
- 10 Cycles 3:16
- 11 One Hand, One Heart 1:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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