Released 6 years ago this October
Sunset in the Blue
Melody Gardot · 2020
63 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A sultry blend of jazz standards and original compositions featuring lush instrumentation and Gardot's evocative vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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C’est magnifique — This track stands out for its romantic lyricism and elegant arrangement, embodying the album’s blend of classic charm and modern sensibility.
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Sunset in the Blue — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of longing and beauty, highlighted by Gardot's captivating vocal delivery and poignant instrumentation.
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You Won’t Forget Me — This song showcases Gardot's ability to evoke deep emotion through subtle phrasing and a haunting melody, making it a standout moment on the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz standards with original pieces, featuring strong vocals and rich instrumentation.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- late-night contemplative moods
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Sunset in the Blue' was released in October 2020, Melody Gardot was already an established artist known for her unique sound that marries jazz with pop influences. This album marks her first collection of new material since 'Currency of Man' in 2015, signifying a return to her roots while also showcasing her growth as a composer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Diana Krall· Madeleine Peyroux
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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If You Love Me
The bridge shifts from hopeful declarations to a more introspective questioning of love's permanence.
This transition adds complexity to the narrative, reflecting Gardot's nuanced understanding of relationships and their fleeting nature.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If You Love Me 4:35
- 2 C’est magnifique 4:52
- 3 There Where He Lives in Me 5:49
- 4 Love Song 3:58
- 5 You Won’t Forget Me 6:05
- 6 Sunset in the Blue 4:32
- 7 Um Beijo 4:06
- 8 Ninguém, Ninguém 3:38
- 9 From Paris With Love 4:47
- 10 Ave Maria 4:27
- 11 Moon River 3:48
- 12 I Fall in Love Too Easily 3:06
- 13 La chanson des vieux amants 6:59
- 14 Little Something 2:41
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