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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