Lullaby
Jewel · 2009
66 min · 17 tracks · country music
A soothing collection of gentle melodies and lullabies designed to comfort and inspire tranquility for listeners of all ages.
Top tracks — play these first
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Raven Start here — The opening track introduces the album's soothing tone with a gentle melody that evokes imagery of nature, setting a calming atmosphere for children and parents alike.
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow — This classic cover is reimagined through Jewel's tender vocals, capturing the song's original hopefulness while enhancing its nostalgic quality for listeners.
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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star — Jewel's rendition adds warmth and a fresh interpretation to this timeless lullaby, making it a standout track that resonates with both children and adults.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Lullaby offers a soothing collection of songs with gentle melodies, effectively catering to its target audience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of gentle instrumentation, primarily acoustic guitar and soft piano, creating a soothing atmosphere throughout.
- Many tracks incorporate traditional lullabies and children's songs, with Jewel's vocals layered softly over simple melodies.
- The sequencing includes both original compositions and classic lullabies, maintaining a calm tempo that rarely varies from mid to slow.
- Several tracks feature repetitive structures, which enhance the calming effect and make them suitable for their intended audience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- soothing bedtime routines
- gentle calming atmospheres
- nostalgic reflective moments
- long, immersive listening sessions
- tranquil background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores children's music, marking a departure from her established sound.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Lullaby marked Jewel's exploration into children's music, following her commercial peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This album arrived after several years of varied musical experimentation, showcasing her adaptability as an artist while returning to her folk roots with a tender focus on themes of love and comfort.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sarah McLachlan· Colbie Caillat· Sheryl Crow
Tracklist
- 1 Raven Start here 4:07
- 2 All the Animals 2:46
- 3 Sweet Dreams 4:16
- 4 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star 3:04
- 5 Circle Song 3:47
- 6 The Cowboy's Lament 3:59
- 7 Daydream Land 3:10
- 8 Sov Gott (Sleep Well) 4:44
- 9 Dreamer 4:23
- 10 Forever and a Day (Always) 3:15
- 11 Gloria 6:09
- 12 Somewhere Over the Rainbow 4:25
- 13 Angel Standing By 2:45
- 14 Simple Gifts 2:47
- 15 Brahms' Lullaby 4:46
- 16 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 3:45
- 17 Angels We Have Heard on High 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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