Is That's All a good place to start with Bobby Darin?

Yes, That's All is recommended as a starting point for new Bobby Darin listeners. A blend of jazz sophistication and pop sensibility, showcasing Darin's dynamic vocal range and emotional expressiveness. Released on March 23, 1959, That's All was Bobby Darin's fourth studio album, coming after his breakthrough hits 'Mack the Knife' and 'Beyond the Sea'. At this point in his career, Darin was transitioning from a teen idol into a more serious artist, exploring varied musical styles while solidifying his reputation as a versatile performer.

Who is That's All for?

That's All works well if you're into short, engaging listening sessions, romantic evening ambiance and melodic storytelling experiences.

How many songs are on That's All?

That's All has 12 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

That's All

Bobby Darin · 1959

35 min · 12 tracks · folk music

A blend of jazz sophistication and pop sensibility, showcasing Darin's dynamic vocal range and emotional expressiveness.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mack the Knife Start here — This track is a defining moment in Darin's career, introducing his lively interpretation of a classic song that became synonymous with his style.
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Beyond the Sea — Darin's rendition captures a romantic longing that resonates through its lush arrangement and soaring vocals, marking it as one of his signature songs.
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It Ain't Necessarily So — In this track, Darin infuses playful irony into a gospel standard, showcasing his ability to reinterpret traditional material with fresh energy.
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That's All — The title track conveys a deep sense of vulnerability and sincerity, highlighting Darin's emotive delivery and lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and varied tempos, balancing upbeat tracks with more contemplative pieces.

What we noticed

The album opens with the upbeat 'Mack the Knife', immediately establishing a lively tempo that carries through the first half.
Tracks 3 to 6 shift to more introspective themes, featuring slower tempos and softer arrangements that contrast with the opening.
The final three tracks gradually slow down, creating a reflective mood that concludes the album on a subdued note.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

short, engaging listening sessions
romantic evening ambiance
melodic storytelling experiences
nostalgic reflective moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Darin's reputation post 'Mack the Knife' and showcased his vocal range.
Themes: romantic longing· 1950s jazz standards· California coast nostalgia
Career context: Released on March 23, 1959, That's All was Bobby Darin's fourth studio album, coming after his breakthrough hits 'Mack the Knife' and 'Beyond the Sea'. At this point in his career, Darin was transitioning from a teen idol into a more serious artist, exploring varied musical styles while solidifying his reputation as a versatile performer.
Stylistic neighbors: Frank Sinatra· Dean Martin· Nat King Cole