Top tracks — play these first
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I Never Went Away — This track beautifully showcases Shaw's emotive phrasing and ability to infuse classic melodies with modern sensibility, making it a highlight of the album.
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How Little We Know — Shaw's interpretation of this standard reveals his skill at balancing nostalgia with a contemporary touch, drawing listeners into the song's bittersweet narrative.
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Be Sure I'll Let You Know — The playful arrangement and Shaw's charismatic delivery make this track a standout, illustrating his talent for transforming familiar tunes into engaging experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Shaw's vocal interpretations and storytelling create a cohesive yet varied listening experience, though it remains within familiar jazz territory.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases Shaw's vocal range, often employing intricate phrasing and emotional delivery that enhances the storytelling aspect.
- Several tracks incorporate subtle instrumental interludes, allowing for a smooth flow between songs while maintaining the narrative theme.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Comes Love 4:02
- 2 I Never Went Away 4:13
- 3 Ruby 5:22
- 4 Dearly Beloved 3:32
- 5 How Little We Know 4:24
- 6 A Little Piece of Heaven 2:15
- 7 I Wished on the Moon 3:55
- 8 Be Sure I'll Let You Know 4:28
- 9 If You Could See Me Now 4:03
- 10 Tomorrow Never Came 5:12
- 11 I Keep Going Back to Joe's 4:25
- 12 Happy With the Blues 2:30
- 13 Rainbow Sleeves 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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