Released 16 years ago this October
The Beat Goes On
Emilie-Claire Barlow · 2010
54 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of jazz and pop, filled with warm vocals and vibrant instrumental arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head — Barlow reinterprets this classic with a playful and breezy feel, merging its original charm with jazzy phrasing that highlights her vocal agility.
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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do — Her version infuses emotional depth into the upbeat melody, contrasting the song’s lightheartedness with nuanced vocal expressions that capture heartache.
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These Boots Were Made for Walkin’ — This track stands out for its funky arrangement and bold brass sections, transforming a pop hit into a lively jazz number that showcases Barlow's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and pop effectively but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements that complement the instrumentation, creating a warm, inviting sound.
- The sequencing alternates between upbeat tracks and slower ballads, maintaining listener engagement throughout its duration.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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 mid-tempo listening experience
- warm vocals for cozy moments
- easygoing tunes for background ambiance
- inviting sing-along opportunities
- nostalgic vibes for sunny days
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When released in 2010, 'The Beat Goes On' was Emilie-Claire Barlow's fifth studio album, showcasing her growth as a jazz artist. This record followed her critically acclaimed album 'The Voice,' which had positioned her firmly in the Canadian jazz scene. Barlow continued to explore classic pop tunes through a jazz lens, further establishing her signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cécile McLorin Salvant· Madeleine Peyroux· Norah Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head 4:14
- 2 Sunshine Superman 3:37
- 3 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 5:13
- 4 Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright 4:41
- 5 He Thinks I Still Care 4:40
- 6 The Beat Goes On / Soul Bossanova 4:22
- 7 These Boots Were Made for Walkin’ 5:21
- 8 Until It’s Time for You to Go 3:30
- 9 Little Boat (O barquinho) 2:59
- 10 Comme je crie, comme je chante 3:54
- 11 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 3:48
- 12 Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday 4:46
- 13 T’es pas un autre 3:28
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