Released 60 years ago
Soul
Lena Horne · 1966
33 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A sophisticated blend of jazz and pop, featuring lush arrangements and Horne's powerful, emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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What the World Needs Now Is Love — This track stands out for its poignant message and Horne's heartfelt delivery, capturing the societal longing for love amid turmoil.
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Unchained Melody — Horne's rendition transforms this classic into a deeply emotional experience, highlighting her ability to infuse traditional songs with personal depth.
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I Got a Worried Man — The upbeat tempo juxtaposed with lyrics about worry showcases Horne's versatility and ability to convey complex emotions through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Horne's powerful vocals and lush arrangements create a strong emotional impact, though the cohesion suffers slightly from varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Horne's vocal delivery, with strings and horns frequently used to enhance the emotional weight of the songs.
- Several tracks include shifts in tempo and dynamics, such as 'Unchained Melody', which begins softly before building to a more intense climax.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of heartfelt emotion
- sophisticated arrangements with depth
- intimate listening for reflective moments
- nostalgic vibes for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- want high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1966, 'Soul' came during Lena Horne's transition from a celebrated film star to a prominent recording artist. This album followed her successful career in the 1940s and 1950s, showcasing her timeless appeal while embracing contemporary sounds of the time.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Got a Worried Man 3:06
- 2 Wonder What I’m Gonna Do 2:54
- 3 I’d Like to Hear It Sometime 2:26
- 4 What the World Needs Now Is Love 2:25
- 5 Unchained Melody 2:59
- 6 Let the Little People Talk 2:53
- 7 Love Bug 2:14
- 8 A Taste of Honey 3:13
- 9 The Old Mill Stream 2:50
- 10 Like a Child 2:44
- 11 The Music of the World a Turnin’ 2:44
- 12 You Know What to Do 2:48
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