Lilies
Mélanie De Biasio · 2017
38 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A haunting blend of jazz and soul with ethereal vocals that envelop listeners in a dreamlike atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Your Freedom Is the End of Me — This opening track introduces the album's mood with its minimalist instrumentation and introspective lyrics, establishing a sense of longing that permeates the record.
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Lilies — The title track features lush orchestrations that showcase De Biasio's vocal versatility and emotional depth, making it a centerpiece of the album.
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Afro Blue — De Biasio's rendition of this classic showcases her ability to reinterpret jazz standards while maintaining a contemporary feel, blending tradition with her unique artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate arrangements with ethereal vocals, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a gradual build-up of instrumentation, layering soft percussion and ambient sounds beneath the vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation, particularly in the middle of the album.
- The final track features a slow fade-out with minimal instrumentation, creating a sense of closure and reflection.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Your Freedom Is the End of Me 3:51
- 2 Gold Junkies 3:19
- 3 Lilies 4:02
- 4 Let Me Love You 4:08
- 5 Sitting in the Stairwell 2:49
- 6 Brother 3:11
- 7 Afro Blue 4:33
- 8 All My Worlds 6:40
- 9 And My Heart Goes On 6:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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