Nostalgia
Annie Lennox · 2014
108 min · 28 tracks · new wave
A soulful exploration of classic standards, melding Lennox's rich vocals with jazz-inflected arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- soulful exploration of classic standards wave-like pacing with emotional peaks late-night reflective listening sessions
- Context
- By 2014, Annie Lennox was a celebrated solo artist and former frontwoman of Eurythmics. 'Nostalgia' marked her return to music after a five-year hiatus, showcasing her profound interpretive abilities on classic songs. This album followed her previous work, 'A Christmas Cornucopia' (2010), further solidifying her legacy as a versatile vocalist.
- If you like
- new wave
Nostalgia is an album by Annie Lennox, released in 2014. A soulful exploration of classic standards, melding Lennox's rich vocals with jazz-inflected arrangements. The album received positive critical acclaim and peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating Lennox's continued relevance in the music industry. 'Nostalgia' also highlighted social issues, particularly with the inclusion of 'Strange Fruit,' which served as a poignant reminder of racial injustices. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nostalgia sound like?
A soulful exploration of classic standards, melding Lennox's rich vocals with jazz-inflected arrangements. Rooted in new wave.
What makes Nostalgia by Annie Lennox notable?
The album received positive critical acclaim and peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating Lennox's continued relevance in the music industry. 'Nostalgia' also highlighted social issues, particularly with the inclusion of 'Strange Fruit,' which served as a poignant reminder of racial injustices. By 2014, Annie Lennox was a celebrated solo artist and former frontwoman of Eurythmics. 'Nostalgia' marked her return to music after a five-year hiatus, showcasing her profound interpretive abilities on classic songs. This album followed her previous work, 'A Christmas Cornucopia' (2010), further solidifying her legacy as a versatile vocalist.
Who is Nostalgia for?
Nostalgia works well if you're into soulful exploration of classic standards, wave-like pacing with emotional peaks and late-night reflective listening sessions.
How many songs are on Nostalgia?
Nostalgia has 28 tracks, running approximately 108 minutes.
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 Standout 3:56
- 3 I Put a Spell on You Standout 3:32
- 4 Summertime 5:12
- 5 I Cover the Waterfront 3:00
- 6 Strange Fruit Standout 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 Standout 4:32
- 3 I Put a Spell on You Standout 4:05
- 4 Summertime 5:08
- 5 I Cover the Waterfront 3:49
- 6 Strange Fruit Standout 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
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