Is Roberta a good place to start with Roberta Flack?

Yes, Roberta is recommended as a starting point for new Roberta Flack listeners. Smooth jazz-inflected melodies intertwine with soulful vocals, creating an intimate atmosphere throughout the album. By 1994, Roberta Flack was already an established artist, known for her prowess in soul and jazz. This album came nearly a decade after her last studio release, marking a return to the recording scene as she explored classic standards and contemporary songs, reconnecting with her roots in adult contemporary music.

Roberta works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, intimate evening listening experience and emotive vocal explorations.

How many songs are on Roberta?

Roberta has 15 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Roberta

Roberta Flack · 1994

73 min · 15 tracks · jazz

Smooth jazz-inflected melodies intertwine with soulful vocals, creating an intimate atmosphere throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Let's Stay Together Start here — Flack's rendition of this Al Green classic brings a fresh yet nostalgic touch, emphasizing her ability to reinterpret timeless love songs with emotional depth.
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In a Sentimental Mood — This track showcases Flack's smooth vocal delivery over lush instrumentation, perfectly capturing the essence of romance and nostalgia inherent in the piece.
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The Thrill Is Gone — A poignant interpretation of the blues standard, Flack's version melds her soulful voice with a haunting arrangement that evokes deep emotion and longing.
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Angel Eyes — Flack imbues this track with a sense of yearning and vulnerability, demonstrating her skill in conveying complex emotions through song.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Flack's vocal talent within smooth jazz arrangements but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

Flack's vocals are often layered with soft instrumental arrangements, creating a lush, intimate soundscape.
The track 'Prelude to a Kiss' includes an intro that sets a reflective mood before the main piece begins.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

dynamic peaks and valleys
intimate evening listening experience
emotive vocal explorations
soulful reflections on love
gentle background for conversation

Maybe skip if you

seeking upbeat dance tracks
prefer shorter, standalone songs

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Showcases Flack's enduring talent after a long hiatus, highlighting her return.
Career context: By 1994, Roberta Flack was already an established artist, known for her prowess in soul and jazz. This album came nearly a decade after her last studio release, marking a return to the recording scene as she explored classic standards and contemporary songs, reconnecting with her roots in adult contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors: Nina Simone· Bill Withers· Aretha Franklin