Jamie Cullum - Interlude
Jamie Cullum · 2014
54 min · 15 tracks · jazz
A vibrant collection of jazz standards infused with Cullum's playful style and emotional depth, bridging classic and contemporary sounds.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good Morning Heartache — Cullum’s rendition transforms this classic into a heartfelt exploration of melancholy, showcasing his vocal agility and emotive phrasing.
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Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood — This track stands out for its rhythmic vivacity, where Cullum's energetic piano work breathes new life into a well-known song.
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Come Rain or Come Shine — With a blend of soaring vocals and intricate piano lines, this track encapsulates the emotional core of the album, revealing Cullum’s interpretive depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz standards with playful arrangements, but lacks strong cohesion across its diverse tracks.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo shifts, such as 'Sack o’ Woe', which transitions from a slow groove to a lively swing.
- 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 pacing for relaxed listening
- heartfelt moments of emotional warmth
- for intimate gatherings
- vocal versatility shines throughout
- gradual peaks in emotional delivery
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Interlude marked Jamie Cullum's return to the studio after a four-year hiatus following his album Momentum. By this time, he had already established himself as a crossover jazz artist known for blending genres and appealing to a broader audience. The album showcases his ability to reinterpret beloved standards while also maintaining his unique flair.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Harry Connick Jr.· Diana Krall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Interlude 3:27
- 2 Don’t You Know 2:57
- 3 The Seer’s Tower 3:55
- 4 Walkin’ 2:43
- 5 Good Morning Heartache 3:32
- 6 Sack o’ Woe 3:45
- 7 Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood 2:58
- 8 My One and Only Love 4:32
- 9 Lovesick Blues 3:07
- 10 Losing You 3:24
- 11 Out of This World 5:51
- 12 Make Someone Happy 3:28
- 13 Come and Get Me 2:59
- 14 Lullaby of the Leaves 3:15
- 15 Come Rain or Come Shine 4:29
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