Love Songs
Brad Mehldau · 2010
79 min · 20 tracks · jazz fusion
A tender exploration of love through intimate jazz interpretations and emotive piano melodies.
Why this album works
'Love Songs' received critical praise for its unique blend of jazz standards and reinterpretations, earning Mehldau recognition in both jazz and classical circles. The album's approach to familiar tracks has influenced other artists in the jazz genre, showcasing how traditional songs can be reimagined within a modern context.
- Best for
- intimate moments of reflection wave-like emotional undulations for late-night solitude
- Context
- By the time 'Love Songs' was released in 2010, Brad Mehldau had established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz, following acclaimed albums like 'Day is Done' (2005) and 'Highway Rider' (2010). This album showcases a more introspective side of Mehldau's artistry, reflecting his maturation as both a performer and composer, while also marking his continued collaboration with vocalist Anne Sofie von Otter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Dave Douglas· Ariana Grande· Kendrick Lamar· Bill Laswell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 It May Not Always Be So 5:43
- 2 We Met at the End of the Party 4:02
- 3 Child, Child 2:19
- 4 Twilight 2:51
- 5 Because 4:39
- 6 Dreams 5:30
- 7 Did You Never Know? Standout 5:41
Disc 2
- 1 Avec le temps 4:14
- 2 Pierre 4:03
- 3 Marcie 3:57
- 4 Something Good 3:22
- 5 Chanson de Maxence (from Les Demoiselles de Rochefort) 5:14
- 6 Chanson des vieux amants 4:11
- 7 Sakta vi ga genom stan (Walking My Baby Back Home) 2:39
- 8 Att angora en brygga 2:42
- 9 Dis, quand reviendras-tu? 4:12
- 10 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? (from The Happy Ending) 3:10
- 11 Calling You (from Bagdad Cafe) 4:08
- 12 Blackbird Standout 2:26
- 13 Some Other Time 4:03
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