Top tracks — play these first
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I Don’t Know Enough About You Start here — This track opens the album with a playful yet introspective tone, highlighting Lee's ability to convey vulnerability through her sultry delivery.
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Moments Like This — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of love and nostalgia, featuring a lush orchestration that complements Lee's expressive vocal performance.
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You’re My Thrill — In this song, Lee's voice intertwines seamlessly with the instrumentation, creating a captivating intimacy that underscores the lyrics' romantic yearning.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines rich arrangements with emotive vocals, making it a solid entry in Lee's catalog.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Peggy Lee's vocals, with strings and brass prominently used throughout.
- Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, creating a consistent mood across the record.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate evening listening vibes
- sophisticated background ambiance
- romantic dinner soundscape
- reflective and nostalgic moments
- smooth, flowing transitions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic love· jazz standards revival
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Moments Like This marked Peggy Lee's return after a lengthy hiatus from recording, following her last album in 1984. At this stage in her career, she was already an established icon, yet this album reflected her enduring artistry and ability to reinterpret classic material amidst changing musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Julie London· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
- 1 I Don’t Know Enough About You Start here 2:48
- 2 I’m in Love Again 4:35
- 3 Why Don’t You Do Right 3:36
- 4 Remind Me 4:10
- 5 Moments Like This 2:38
- 6 Our Love Is Here to Stay 4:24
- 7 Don’t Ever Leave Me 3:23
- 8 Manana 3:06
- 9 The Folks Who Live On the Hill 3:56
- 10 ’s Wonderful 3:24
- 11 Amazing 3:10
- 12 Do I Love You 3:47
- 13 You’re My Thrill 4:16
- 14 Always True in My Fashion 2:59
- 15 That Was Then 4:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Come Away with Me
Norah Jones
Shares a blend of jazz and pop with emotive vocals and lush instrumental backdrops.
Love Scenes
Diana Krall
Features sophisticated jazz arrangements and themes of love, echoing nostalgia and intimacy.
Careless Love
Madeleine Peyroux
Captures a similar nostalgic vibe with a modern twist on jazz standards.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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