The in Crowd - Remastered cover

The in Crowd - Remastered

Ramsey Lewis · 2018

35 min · 10 tracks · jazz

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends jazz and pop effectively, showcasing strong melodies and arrangements that appeal to a broad audience.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a prominent piano melody that is accompanied by a tight rhythm section, creating an upbeat and danceable feel.
  • Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements, adding a pop sensibility to the jazz foundation.
  • The album includes both original compositions and covers, with each piece maintaining a consistent mid-tempo groove throughout.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 The in Crowd 5:41
  • 2 Wade in the Water 3:10
  • 3 Les fleurs 2:48
  • 4 Uptight. Everything’s Alright 2:58
  • 5 You Been Talking ’Bout Me Baby 2:59
  • 6 Soul Man 2:47
  • 7 Since You’ve Been Gone 2:58
  • 8 Tennessee Waltz 5:03
  • 9 One, Two, Three 3:17
  • 10 Felicidade 3:25

Reference: MusicBrainz