Released 20 years ago
Melody Mountain
Susanna and the Magical Orchestra · 2006
42 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A haunting blend of jazz-inflected covers, where intricate arrangements meet Susanna's ethereal vocals and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hallelujah — This rendition transforms Leonard Cohen's classic into a tender, contemplative experience, highlighting the emotional weight through sparse instrumentation and Susanna’s delicate vocal delivery.
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Love Will Tear Us Apart — The reinterpretation breathes new life into Joy Division's iconic track, with a haunting arrangement that emphasizes vulnerability and heartbreak, setting it apart from its original form.
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It’s Raining Today — This track showcases the duo’s ability to merge melancholic themes with lush melodies, creating an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
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Condition of the Heart — A poignant cover that captures the essence of Prince's original while infusing it with a jazz sensibility that allows for introspective exploration of love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong arrangements and vocal performances but lacks a cohesive flow across its diverse interpretations.
What we noticed
- Susanna's ethereal vocals are prominent throughout, often layered with harmonies that create a haunting atmosphere.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hallelujah 5:45
- 2 It’s a Long Way to the Top 3:44
- 3 These Days 3:15
- 4 Condition of the Heart 4:54
- 5 Love Will Tear Us Apart 5:08
- 6 Crazy, Crazy Nights 3:23
- 7 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right 4:49
- 8 It’s Raining Today 4:27
- 9 Enjoy the Silence 3:44
- 10 Fotheringay 3:26
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