My Ideal: A Tribute to Chet Baker Sings
Amos Lee · 2022
42 min · 14 tracks · folk music
A lush, contemplative reimagining of classic jazz standards infused with Amos Lee's soulful folk sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Funny Valentine (For Oskar and Eli) — This track highlights Lee's ability to convey vulnerability through subtle vocal nuances, transforming a well-known standard into a deeply personal tribute.
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Time After Time — Lee’s interpretation brings a fresh, introspective quality to this classic, emphasizing the song's themes of enduring love and nostalgia.
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There Will Never Be Another You — In this rendition, Lee captures the bittersweet essence of the lyrics with a soulful delivery that resonates with both jazz aficionados and new listeners alike.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends jazz standards with folk elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent arrangement of lush instrumentation, primarily using strings and soft percussion to create a warm backdrop for Lee's vocals.
- Lee's vocal delivery is intimate and nuanced, often employing subtle variations in phrasing that reflect the original jazz standards while infusing them with his folk sensibility.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- intimate late-night vibes
- nostalgic reflective moments
- gentle background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- My Ideal: A Tribute to Chet Baker Sings marks Amos Lee's first major release since his 2018 album, My New Moon. This project reflects a deep personal connection to Chet Baker's music, showcasing Lee's artistic growth as he embraces the jazz tradition while infusing it with his own unique style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ray LaMontagne· John Mayer· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That Old Feeling 3:22
- 2 It's Always You 3:46
- 3 Like Someone in Love 2:31
- 4 My Ideal 3:26
- 5 I've Never Been in Love Before 4:24
- 6 My Buddy 3:18
- 7 But Not for Me 2:24
- 8 Time After Time 2:51
- 9 I Get Along Without You Very Well 2:54
- 10 My Funny Valentine (For Oskar and Eli) 2:07
- 11 There Will Never Be Another You 3:10
- 12 The Thrill Is Gone 2:33
- 13 I Fall in Love Too Easily 3:24
- 14 Look for the Silver Lining 2:46
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