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The Idan Raichel Project

The Idan Raichel Project · 2006

47 min · 12 tracks · pop music

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's innovative blend of ethnic sounds and pop sensibilities creates a unique listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a traditional Hebrew melody that is layered with modern instrumentation, setting a distinct tone.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, blending different languages and styles seamlessly.
  • The last three tracks shift to slower tempos, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier upbeat songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

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 Bo'ee (Come With Me) 4:26
  • 2 Mi'Ma'amakim (Out of the Depths) 5:51
  • 3 Ayal-Ayale (The Handsome Hero) 3:35
  • 4 Hinach Yafah (Thou Art Beautiful) 4:53
  • 5 Im Tachpetza (If Thou Wisheth) 3:58
  • 6 Shuvi El Beyti (Come Back to My Home) 3:54
  • 7 Im Telech (If You Go) 2:47
  • 8 Be'Yom Shabbat (On Sabbath) 3:34
  • 9 Brong Faya (Burn Fire) 4:05
  • 10 Ulai Ha'Pa'am (Maybe This Time) 2:39
  • 11 Azini (Comfort Me) 4:26
  • 12 Siyaishaya Ingoma (Sing Out for Love) 3:30

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata