Jerry Lee Lewis
44 min · 18 tracks · blues
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic performances and strong piano work, marking a significant moment in rockabilly history.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cover of 'Don't Be Cruel', immediately establishing a high-energy tempo that persists through the first half.
- Jerry Lee Lewis's piano playing is prominent throughout, often driving the rhythm and melody in a boogie-woogie style.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, particularly in 'Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On', enhancing the dynamic interaction with the audience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 Good Golly Miss Molly 2:16
- 2 High School Confidential 2:28
- 3 Great Balls of Fire 1:49
- 4 Night Train to Memphis 2:07
- 5 When the Saints Go Marching In 2:08
- 6 Frankie & Johnny 2:30
- 7 Good Rockin’ Tonight 2:40
- 8 Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On 2:51
- 9 You Win Again 2:52
- 10 Jambalaya 1:58
- 11 Matchbox 1:40
- 12 Breathless 2:40
- 13 Crazy Arms 2:42
- 14 Break Up 2:36
- 15 What’d I Say 2:24
- 16 Whole Lot of Twistin’ 3:17
- 17 I’ll Make It Up to You 3:02
- 18 Be Bop‐a‐Lula 2:24
Reference: MusicBrainz
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