That's Him!
Abbey Lincoln · 1957
45 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A blend of lush orchestration and Lincoln's soulful voice creates a captivating exploration of love and longing in jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Man — This track highlights Lincoln's ability to convey profound emotion through her phrasing and delivery, making it one of the most memorable performances on the album.
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Don't Explain — Lincoln imbues this song with deep sorrow and vulnerability, showcasing her interpretive skills and connecting listeners to the song's themes of heartache.
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Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe — This upbeat number contrasts with the more somber tracks, revealing Lincoln's versatility and ability to navigate different emotional landscapes within jazz.
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 with rich arrangements, though it includes alternate takes that disrupt its flow.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks feature lush orchestration that supports Lincoln's vocals, while the last four tracks include alternate takes that shift the focus to her delivery.
- Lincoln's vocal lines often incorporate a call-and-response structure with the instrumental sections, creating a dynamic interplay between voice and music.
- Several tracks utilize a slow tempo, allowing for emotional expression and highlighting the nuances in Lincoln's vocal performance.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Strong Man 5:04
- 2 Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe 5:57
- 3 My Man 3:57
- 4 Tender as a Rose 3:00
- 5 That’s Him 3:26
- 6 I Must Have That Man 4:00
- 7 I Must Have That Man (take 3) 3:56
- 9 Porgy (take 1) 4:30
- 10 When a Woman Loves a Man 4:28
- 11 Don’t Explain 6:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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