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Set the Night to Music

Roberta Flack · 1991

50 min · 11 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

Smooth jazz-inflected soul intertwines with Flack's rich vocals, creating an intimate and reflective atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate moments for reflection
  • steady pacing for evening relaxation
  • smooth vocals for cozy ambiance
  • heartfelt themes of love and
  • for quiet gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer fast-paced listening

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1991, Roberta Flack had already established herself as a prominent figure in music, celebrated for hits like 'Killing Me Softly With His Song.' 'Set the Night to Music' marked her return after a brief hiatus and represented a shift towards adult contemporary sounds in her repertoire. This album came at a time when Flack was re-establishing her presence in the evolving music landscape of the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Nina Simone· Bill Withers· Aretha Franklin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Waiting Game 4:39
  • 2 Set the Night to Music 5:23
  • 3 When Someone Tears Your Heart in Two 4:06
  • 4 Something Your Heart Has Been Telling Me 4:55
  • 5 You Make Me Feel Brand New 5:02
  • 6 Unforgettable 5:31
  • 7 Summertime 4:23
  • 8 Natural Thing 4:39
  • 9 My Foolish Heart 4:41
  • 10 Friend 3:00
  • 11 Always 4:36

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