Pop Pop
Rickie Lee Jones · 1991
50 min · 12 tracks · pop music · rock music
A smoky blend of jazz-inflected pop and poignant storytelling, weaving nostalgia with emotional depth.
Why this album works
Critically acclaimed upon its release, 'Pop Pop' marked a significant artistic shift for Jones, emphasizing her jazz influences and emotional songwriting. The album's reception helped solidify her status as a versatile artist capable of exploring various musical genres beyond her initial pop-rock sound, influencing contemporaries in the singer-songwriter movement.
- Career context
- By the time 'Pop Pop' was released in 1991, Rickie Lee Jones had already established herself as a unique voice in the music scene with her self-titled debut in 1979. This album arrived after a period of personal and professional re-evaluation, showcasing her return to more intimate, jazz-oriented arrangements following her 1989 release 'Flying Cowboys'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ricky Martin· Alanis Morissette· Timbaland· No Doubt· Weezer· Donna Summer· Black Eyed Peas· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My One and Only Love Standout 5:56
- 2 Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most 3:57
- 3 Hi-Lili Hi-Lo 3:38
- 4 Up From the Skies 4:32
- 5 Second Time Around 4:52
- 6 Dat Dere 4:10
- 7 I'll Be Seeing You 3:16
- 8 Bye Bye Blackbird Standout 2:23
- 9 The Ballad of the Sad Young Men 4:22
- 10 I Won't Grow Up 3:12
- 11 Love Junkyard Standout 4:11
- 12 Comin' Back to Me 5:35
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