The Shocking Miss Emerald
Caro Emerald · 2013
48 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A playful blend of vintage jazz and modern pop, infused with a lively electro swing sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Day Start here — This track captures the album's essence with its catchy melody and optimistic lyrics about hope and perseverance, making it a standout single.
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Completely — Showcasing a sultry vocal delivery, this song highlights Emerald's ability to blend jazz influences with contemporary pop production effectively.
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Liquid Lunch — Featuring witty lyrics and an infectious beat, this track embodies the playful spirit of the album while emphasizing its electro swing roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a strong blend of genres and maintains a playful energy throughout, with effective pacing and distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a playful tone, followed by a series of upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo feel.
- Several songs feature layered instrumentation, blending vintage jazz elements with modern electronic beats, creating a lively atmosphere.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo, introducing more introspective themes and allowing for a contrast to the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- playful and upbeat vibes
- immersive storytelling experience
- late-night lounge atmosphere
- vintage charm with modern flair
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Caro Emerald's reputation after her successful debut.
- Career context
- Released on May 3, 2013, The Shocking Miss Emerald is Caro Emerald's sophomore album, following her successful debut, Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her unique sound and expanding her international audience after achieving commercial success across Europe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parov Stelar· The Correspondents· Alice Francis
Tracklist
- 1 Miss Emerald: Intro 0:39
- 2 One Day Start here 4:32
- 3 Coming Back as a Man 3:34
- 4 Tangled Up 3:15
- 5 Completely 2:29
- 6 Black Valentine 5:03
- 7 Pack Up the Louie 3:33
- 8 I Belong to You 3:27
- 9 The Maestro 2:37
- 10 Liquid Lunch 3:59
- 11 Excuse My French 3:52
- 12 Paris 4:47
- 13 My 2 Cents 3:45
- 14 The Wonderful in You 3:10
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