Nostalgia
Annie Lennox · 2014
108 min · 28 tracks · new wave
A soulful homage blending classic jazz standards with Lennox's emotive vocal artistry and rich, atmospheric arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Strange Fruit — This haunting cover recontextualizes a powerful civil rights anthem, showcasing Lennox's ability to convey profound emotion through her interpretation.
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Georgia on My Mind — Lennox's rendition transforms this classic into a heartfelt tribute, emphasizing her unique phrasing and emotional weight within the song.
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Summertime — Her version of this jazz standard highlights the lush instrumentation and allows Lennox's voice to shine, embodying the essence of summer longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soulful exploration of classic standards
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- late-night reflective listening sessions
- nostalgic warmth for rainy days
- rich vocals that invite immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat songs
- want standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a hiatus, blending classic standards with her artistry.
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Nostalgia marked Annie Lennox's return to music after a lengthy hiatus following her last studio album, A Christmas Cornucopia in 2010. This album showcases her deep connection to the jazz genre, reflecting both a personal and artistic evolution as she explores timeless songs that resonate with her musical roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Tori Amos· Alison Moyet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Memphis in June 2:47
- 2 Georgia on My Mind 3:56
- 3 I Put a Spell on You 3:32
- 4 Summertime 5:12
- 5 I Cover the Waterfront 3:00
- 6 Strange Fruit 3:47
- 7 God Bless the Child 3:03
- 8 You Belong to Me 3:22
- 9 September in the Rain 2:53
- 10 I Can Dream, Can’t I? 2:56
- 11 The Nearness of You 2:32
- 12 Mood Indigo 5:35
Disc 2
- 1 Memphis in June 3:25
- 2 Georgia on My Mind 4:32
- 3 I Put a Spell on You 4:05
- 4 Summertime 5:08
- 5 I Cover the Waterfront 3:49
- 6 Strange Fruit 4:09
- 7 God Bless the Child 4:06
- 8 You Belong to Me 3:13
- 9 September in the Rain 3:20
- 10 I Can Dream, Can't I? 3:16
- 11 The Nearness of You 2:54
- 12 Mood Indigo 8:41
- 13 Here Comes the Rain Again 2:54
- 14 No More I Love You's 4:14
- 15 Why 4:41
- 16 Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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