Something Cool
June Christy · 1954
68 min · 24 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of jazz sophistication and intimate storytelling, marked by Christy's captivating vocal presence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Something Cool — The title track encapsulates the album's mood with its dreamy arrangement and showcases Christy's ability to convey deep emotion through subtle phrasing.
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Midnight Sun — This track stands out for its haunting melody and Christy's smooth yet powerful vocals, demonstrating her interpretative prowess.
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You're Making Me Crazy — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, this song highlights Christy's versatility and ability to blend humor with heartfelt expression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Christy's emotive delivery and sophisticated arrangements define this classic cool jazz album.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Christy's vocals, creating a rich sonic landscape.
- Many songs include extended instrumental sections that showcase the accompanying musicians alongside Christy's voice.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Love Doesn't Live Here Anymore
The lyrics shift from hopefulness to despair, revealing an emotional depth that reflects on lost love.
This shift in tone marks a pivotal moment in the narrative arc of the song, emphasizing the stark contrast between longing and resignation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Not I 2:45
- 2 Whee Baby 3:00
- 3 Why Do You Have to Go Home 3:15
- 4 You're Making Me Crazy 2:32
- 5 Something Cool 4:20
- 6 Magazines 2:42
- 7 Midnight Sun 3:16
- 8 Lonely House 3:59
- 9 I Should Care 2:11
- 10 It Could Happen to You 1:58
- 11 The First Thing You Know, You're in Love 2:33
- 12 A Stranger Called the Blues 3:59
- 13 I'll Take Romance 2:21
- 14 Look Out Up There 2:34
- 15 Softly as in a Morning Sunrise 2:12
- 16 Out of Somewhere 2:02
- 17 Love Doesn't Live Here Anymore 3:09
- 18 I'm Thrilled 2:43
- 19 This Time the Dream's on Me 1:32
- 20 The Night We Called It a Day 4:51
- 21 Kicks 2:10
- 22 Pete Kelly's Blues 2:57
- 23 Until the Real Thing Comes Along 2:47
- 24 I Never Want to Look Into Those Eyes Again 2:54
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