Still Unforgettable
Natalie Cole · 2008
63 min · 16 tracks · funk
A smooth blend of jazz and pop standards wrapped in Natalie Cole's soulful and emotive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Walkin’ My Baby Back Home Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Come Rain or Come Shine — This track showcases Cole's vocal range and emotional depth, transforming a classic into a personal statement about resilience and love.
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You Go to My Head — Cole’s rendition imbues this standard with a sense of nostalgia, allowing listeners to feel the weight of longing through her expressive phrasing.
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The Best Is Yet to Come — This optimistic anthem highlights both Cole's vocal prowess and the album's overarching theme of hope and perseverance amid challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances over familiar standards, with solid production but limited originality.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement throughout, with lush strings and brass complementing Cole's vocals.
- The tempo varies slightly but maintains a smooth, laid-back feel across the majority of the tracks.
- Several songs feature extended instrumental sections that allow for dynamic interplay between the orchestra and Cole's voice.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed evenings
- lush orchestral arrangements soothe
- emotive vocals evoke nostalgia
- for intimate gatherings
- timeless standards for classic lovers
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a hiatus, showcasing her enduring talent.
- Career context
- Still Unforgettable was released in 2008, marking Natalie Cole's return to the spotlight after a decade-long hiatus from studio albums. This album served as a follow-up to her Grammy Award-winning Unforgettable... with Love, showcasing her continued commitment to classic American songs while updating their arrangements for modern audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Chaka Khan· Patti LaBelle
Tracklist
- 1 Walkin’ My Baby Back Home Start here 2:59
- 2 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:08
- 3 Coffee Time 2:28
- 4 Somewhere Along the Way 4:42
- 5 You Go to My Head 5:24
- 6 Nice ’n’ Easy 3:31
- 7 Why Don’t You Do Right? 4:02
- 8 Here’s That Rainy Day 6:03
- 9 But Beautiful 3:51
- 10 Lollipops and Roses 5:53
- 11 The Best Is Yet to Come 4:04
- 12 Something’s Gotta Give 2:50
- 13 Until the Real Thing Comes Along 3:10
- 14 It’s All Right With Me 3:28
- 15 All The Things You Are 3:06
- 16 Besame mucho 5:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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