Top tracks — play these first
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If Not Now Then When — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and reflective lyrics about seizing the moment, embodying Basia's playful yet poignant style.
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Everybody’s on the Move — This song highlights Basia's ability to blend catchy melodies with socio-political commentary, making it both infectious and thought-provoking.
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It’s That Girl Again — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album, showcasing Basia's distinctive vocal delivery and lyrical introspection about identity and self-rediscovery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and pop elements effectively but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its length.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and arrangements.
- Several tracks feature intricate instrumental sections that showcase jazz influences, with smooth transitions between vocal and instrumental passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
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
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- warm nostalgic vocal delivery
- for relaxed afternoons
- smooth melodies for easy listening
- great for intimate gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefering abrupt dynamic shifts
Where this album fits
- Career context
- It's That Girl Again marks Basia's return to the music scene after a lengthy hiatus since her 1994 album, The Sweetest Illusion. By 2009, she was re-establishing her presence in the industry, navigating shifts in musical trends while staying true to her unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Norah Jones· Annie Lennox
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If Not Now Then When 4:51
- 2 Someone for Everyone 4:13
- 3 I Must 4:58
- 4 A Gift 3:43
- 5 Everybody’s on the Move 3:49
- 6 There’s a Tear 4:15
- 7 Blame It on the Summer 4:29
- 8 Two Islands 4:44
- 9 Love Lies Bleeding 4:05
- 10 Winners 3:58
- 11 They Know Nothing About Us 4:07
- 12 Amelki śmiech 3:59
- 13 It’s That Girl Again 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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