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It's Me

Abbey Lincoln · 2003

52 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A reflective tapestry of jazz standards and spirituals woven together with Abbey Lincoln's emotive vocals and profound lyricism.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Skylark — This track features Lincoln's hauntingly beautiful interpretation of the classic standard, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion through phrasing and nuance.
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    It’s Me, O’ Lord (Standin’ in the Need of Prayer) — Lincoln's rendition transforms this gospel staple into a poignant exploration of vulnerability and faith, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    They Call It Jazz — This track serves as a self-reflective commentary on identity within the jazz genre, blending spoken word and song seamlessly to highlight Lincoln's storytelling prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Abbey Lincoln's mature artistry shines through her emotive vocals and thoughtful arrangements on this reflective jazz album.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks incorporate rich instrumental arrangements that complement the vocal lines, particularly in 'Skylark' and 'It’s Me, O’ Lord'.
  • The pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a reflective tempo while others introduce more rhythmic complexity, such as 'Runnin’ Wild'.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Skylark 5:25
  • 2 Love Is Made 4:02
  • 3 Chateaux de Joux 4:38
  • 4 It’s Me, O’ Lord (Standin’ in the Need of Prayer) 3:42
  • 5 They Call It Jazz 5:14
  • 6 Through the Years 4:30
  • 7 Runnin’ Wild 3:52
  • 8 The Maestro 5:25
  • 9 The Search 5:31
  • 10 Yellow Bird 4:45
  • 11 Can You Dig It 5:39

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