The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard
Rickie Lee Jones · 2007
53 min · 13 tracks · pop music · rock music
A reflective tapestry of jazz-inflected pop, rich with lyrical depth and intricate melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- lyrical depth for thoughtful listeners
- narrative arc that unfolds gradually
- rich melodies for immersive listening
- for evening introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2007, Rickie Lee Jones released 'The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard' as her first studio album in nearly a decade, following the 1999 record 'Traffic from Paradise.' This period marked a revival of her artistic voice, where she embraced a more spiritual and introspective approach after years of fluctuating commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Nina Simone· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nobody Knows My Name 3:26
- 2 Gethsemane 2:25
- 3 Falling Up 4:41
- 4 Lamp of the Body 2:58
- 5 It Hurts 3:47
- 6 Where I Like It Best 5:46
- 7 Tried to Be a Man 3:46
- 8 Circle in the Sand 3:29
- 9 Donkey Ride 2:52
- 10 Seventh Day 3:58
- 11 Elvis Cadillac 3:59
- 12 Road to Emmaus 4:19
- 13 I Was There 8:21
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