Moving On
Oleta Adams · 1995
68 min · 14 tracks · jazz
Soulful ballads intertwined with jazz elements, showcasing Oleta Adams' powerful vocals and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Never Knew Love — This opening track sets the emotional tone for the album with its heartfelt lyrics and soulful piano arrangement, making it a memorable introduction to Adams' artistry.
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Slow Motion — With its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this song captures the essence of longing and desire, showcasing Adams' vocal range and emotional delivery.
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Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me — Adams' rendition of this classic highlights her ability to infuse new life into well-known songs, demonstrating her powerful interpretation and emotional connection to the material.
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Life Keeps Moving On — This track encapsulates themes of resilience and hope, featuring a compelling melody that complements Adams' soaring vocals, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends soulful ballads with jazz elements, highlighting Adams' vocal prowess and emotional expression.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo ballads, while the second half shifts to more upbeat tracks, creating a dynamic flow.
- Several tracks incorporate jazz instrumentation, including piano and horns, which complement the soulful melodies and add depth to the arrangements.
- 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
- heartfelt reflections on love
- soulful melodies for quiet evenings
- patient unfolding of emotional themes
- intimate moments of nostalgia
- uplifting warmth for solitary listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Moving On was Oleta Adams' third studio album, coming after her critically acclaimed debut Circle of One. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a distinctive voice in the soul and jazz genres, particularly known for her rich vocal style and poignant songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lalah Hathaway· Nina Simone· Chaka Khan
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Slow Motion
The bridge introduces an evocative shift in perspective, expressing a yearning for connection amidst life's uncertainties.
This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by contrasting the previous narrative voice with a direct appeal for intimacy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Never Knew Love 3:23
- 2 Once in a Lifetime 5:23
- 3 I Knew You When 4:19
- 4 You Need to Be Loved 4:40
- 5 Slow Motion 5:13
- 6 We Will Meet Again 4:47
- 7 This Is Real 5:02
- 8 Life Keeps Moving On 5:32
- 9 Long Distance Love 4:15
- 10 Love Begins at Home 4:51
- 11 If This Love Should Ever End 4:44
- 12 New Star 4:17
- 13 Between Hello & Goodbye 6:12
- 14 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me 5:53
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