Released 20 years ago
Sing You Sinners
Erin McKeown · 2006
39 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A captivating blend of vintage jazz and modern alternative, infused with whimsical storytelling and vibrant instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Happy — This opening track sets the tone with its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, encapsulating McKeown's ability to blend joy with clever wordplay.
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They Say It’s Spring — A standout moment that illustrates McKeown's lyrical depth, this track captures the essence of seasonal change through a blend of nostalgia and hope.
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Sing You Sinners — The title track showcases McKeown's unique vocal style and the album's thematic exploration of life’s ups and downs, inviting listeners into her eclectic world.
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Thanks for the Boogie Ride — With its infectious rhythm and celebratory feel, this track serves as a joyful conclusion to the album, leaving listeners uplifted and engaged.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and alternative rock effectively, showcasing strong writing and production choices.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brisk tempo on 'Get Happy', followed by a gradual shift to slower, more reflective tracks like 'They Say It’s Spring'.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with the instrumentation, creating a rich texture.
- The use of jazz standards is prominent, with reinterpretations that maintain the original melodies while infusing them with alternative rock elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
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whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical sing-alongs with friends
- warm nostalgia for sunny days
- short bursts of joyful energy
- playful tunes for lighthearted moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep, introspective themes
- prefer long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Sing You Sinners' was released in January 2006, Erin McKeown had already established herself as a distinctive voice in the alt-rock scene with her previous albums. This record marked her transition into more jazz-inflected sounds, showcasing her versatility and willingness to experiment with different genres after the folk-centric 'Grand' in 2003.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neko Case· Jenny Lewis· Feist
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Happy 3:03
- 2 Paper Moon 2:07
- 3 Coucou 2:14
- 4 Melody 1:40
- 5 They Say It’s Spring 4:40
- 6 I Was a Little Too Lonely (You Were a Little Too Late) 2:23
- 7 Sing You Sinners 2:12
- 8 Rhode Island Is Famous for You 2:46
- 9 Something’s Gotta Give 2:21
- 10 Just One of Those Things 5:09
- 11 If You a Viper 4:19
- 12 Thanks for the Boogie Ride 2:17
- 13 Don’t Worry ’bout Me 3:58
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