The Genius of Ray Charles cover

The Genius of Ray Charles

Ray Charles · 1961

14 min · 4 tracks · blues

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

70 /100
Alpine
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album features strong compositions and arrangements, showcasing Charles's unique blend of genres.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature lush orchestral arrangements, blending jazz and gospel influences that enhance the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the energetic opening.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Am I Blue 3:35
  • 2 Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' 3:42
  • 3 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:40
  • 4 Just For a Thrill 3:21

Reference: MusicBrainz