Live at Mountain Stage: Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro · 2000
29 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz and soul unfolds through Nyro's emotive vocals and expressive songwriting in an intimate live setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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And When I Die — This track epitomizes Nyro's ability to blend poignant lyrics with soulful melodies, resonating deeply with audiences both then and now.
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Lite a Flame (The Animal Rights Song) — The song showcases Nyro's activism through music, intertwining personal narrative with social consciousness in a compelling manner.
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I’m So Proud / Dedicated to the One I Love — This medley highlights Nyro's vocal range and emotional depth, seamlessly merging themes of love and pride into an unforgettable performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Nyro's live performance captures her emotive songwriting and vocal prowess, though the album lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases a different arrangement, often incorporating jazz instrumentation alongside her soulful singing.
- The performance includes moments of improvisation, particularly in the instrumental sections, allowing for dynamic shifts in energy.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate live performance atmosphere
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- emotive vocals with heartfelt delivery
- playful storytelling in song form
Maybe skip if you
- long, drawn-out musical explorations
- high-energy party playlist seekers
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Live at Mountain Stage' was released in 2000, Laura Nyro had already established herself as a pivotal figure in music since the late 1960s. This album came nearly three decades after her debut, capturing her enduring artistry and return to the spotlight during a resurgence in her career following a period of relative obscurity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carole King· Joni Mitchell· Billie Holiday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oh Yeah Maybe Baby (The Heebie Jeebies) 2:26
- 2 My Innocence 2:16
- 3 To a Child 3:18
- 4 And When I Die 2:46
- 5 Let It Be Me (The Christmas Song) 2:43
- 6 Roll of the Ocean 2:52
- 7 Lite a Flame (The Animal Rights Song) 3:12
- 8 Emmie 3:12
- 9 Japanese Restaurant 4:05
- 10 I’m So Proud / Dedicated to the One I Love 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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