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Standing on the Rooftop

Madeleine Peyroux · 2011

47 min · 12 tracks · jazz · chanson

A soulful blend of jazz and chanson that weaves intimate storytelling with smoky, atmospheric instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual peaks
  • intimate storytelling throughout tracks
  • for relaxed evenings
  • smoky atmosphere for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy experiences
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Standing on the Rooftop' was released in 2011, Madeleine Peyroux had established herself as a prominent figure in the contemporary jazz scene, following her breakout album 'Careless Love' in 2004. This album represented a continued evolution of her style, showcasing her ability to reinterpret classic songs while introducing original material that reflects her unique voice and experiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Norah Jones· Diana Krall· Cassandra Wilson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Martha My Dear 2:31
  • 2 The Kind You Can't Afford 3:58
  • 3 The Things I've Seen Today 3:44
  • 4 Fickle Dove 3:27
  • 5 Lay Your Sleeping Head, My Love 3:22
  • 6 Standing on the Rooftop 5:46
  • 7 I Threw It All Away 3:13
  • 8 Love in Vain 3:38
  • 9 Don't Pick a Fight With a Poet 4:28
  • 10 Meet Me in Rio 3:50
  • 11 Ophelia 5:11
  • 12 The Way of All Things 4:01

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