Killing My Darlings
Amanda Jenssen · 2008
37 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of jazz-inflected melodies and heartfelt lyrics wrapped in a warm, intimate production.
Top tracks — play these first
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For the Sun — This opening track sets a serene tone with its gentle instrumentation and reflective lyrics about longing for warmth and connection.
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Numb — In this song, Jenssen explores themes of emotional detachment through minimalist production, allowing her haunting vocals to take center stage.
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Our Last Goodbye — The poignant closing track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of love and loss with its stark yet beautiful arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and arrangements, with a cohesive flow that rewards multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a soft piano introduction that sets a reflective mood, followed by tracks that gradually introduce more complex arrangements.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that complements the instrumental backing.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for a more introspective conclusion to the album.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- warm intimacy for quiet moments
- heartfelt reflections on relationships
- short tracks for easy listening
- gentle melodies for late evenings
- uplifting themes of resilience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer lengthy sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Killing My Darlings is Amanda Jenssen's sophomore album, following her debut album, Killing My Darlings (2007). By this release in 2008, Jenssen had already established herself as a unique voice in Swedish pop and jazz. The album built on her earlier success and showcased her evolving songwriting ability and vocal prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Melody Gardot· Diana Krall
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Do You Love Me
The perspective shifts from uncertainty to affirmation as the singer directly questions their partner about love.
This shift creates a powerful tension in the song, highlighting vulnerability and the need for validation in relationships.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For the Sun 3:29
- 2 Amarula Tree 3:02
- 3 Greetings From Space 5:16
- 4 Do You Love Me 3:34
- 5 So Far Away 3:34
- 6 Don't Worry 2:59
- 7 Darling, Go Home 2:50
- 8 Numb 3:32
- 9 Come On (You Have Arrived) 3:24
- 10 Rising Up 3:24
- 11 Our Last Goodbye 2:09
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