Released 10 years ago
Resonator
Kathryn Williams · 2016
33 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A lush blend of jazz standards and folk nuances, with intimate vocals that evoke deep emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Don’t Know What Love Is — This track opens the album with haunting vulnerability, perfectly setting the tone for the emotional depth throughout the project. The subtle arrangements allow Williams' voice to shine, showcasing her ability to convey complex feelings through simplicity.
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My Funny Valentine — Williams' rendition transforms this classic into a deeply personal reflection on love's complexities, with her expressive vocal delivery adding new layers to its well-known melancholy. This track exemplifies her skill in bridging jazz and folk traditions.
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Stormy Weather — The interpretation of this iconic song highlights Williams' emotive storytelling ability, as she navigates themes of longing and resilience. The arrangement balances delicate instrumentation with powerful vocal moments that resonate strongly with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Resonator blends jazz standards with folk nuances, showcasing intimate vocals and varied arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album features ten tracks, all of which are jazz standards reinterpreted with a folk influence, creating a cohesive thematic experience.
- Each track showcases intimate vocal delivery, often accompanied by minimal instrumentation that emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The arrangements vary from lush string sections to sparse piano accompaniments, allowing for dynamic shifts in mood throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it sounds like itself
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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
- intimate late-night listening
- haunting vocals for quiet moments
- reflective mood for rainy days
- gentle acoustic warmth
- short sessions of emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer high-energy soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, Resonator is Kathryn Williams' ninth studio album, showcasing her continued evolution as an artist after her previous folk-oriented work. This album arrives following a period of critical acclaim for her earlier releases, positioning her firmly within the British indie music scene as she explored the intersection of traditional jazz and contemporary songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Hannigan· Laura Marling· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Don’t Know What Love Is 3:33
- 2 My Funny Valentine 3:07
- 3 Every Time We Say Goodbye 3:35
- 4 I’m a Fool to Want You 3:00
- 5 Like Someone in Love 2:47
- 6 The Very Thought of You 4:01
- 7 The Man I Love 2:13
- 8 Embraceable You 4:01
- 9 Stormy Weather 4:26
- 10 Autumn Leaves 3:06
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