The Standards
Gloria Estefan · 2013
53 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A lush collection of jazz and pop standards infused with Gloria Estefan's signature warmth and expressive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good Morning Heartache Start here — This opening track captures the essence of the album with its intimate arrangement and poignant lyrics that set the emotional tone for the collection.
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What a Wonderful World — Estefan's rendition transforms this classic into a heartfelt tribute, highlighting her emotional connection to the song and showcasing her vocal prowess.
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They Can't Take That Away From Me — The playful yet nostalgic nature of this track reveals Estefan's charm, offering a fresh take that bridges her Latin heritage with American standards.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and pop standards with strong vocals but lacks a cohesive narrative flow.
What we noticed
- Most tracks are arranged for a full band, incorporating strings and horns to create a lush soundscape.
- Several songs include subtle tempo changes that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- intimate late-night listening
- emotional vocal storytelling
- warm, soothing background ambiance
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- gentle, flowing melodies
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a stylistic shift exploring jazz and pop standards, differing from her previous work.
- Themes
- jazz-infused nostalgia· intimate heartbreak
- Career context
- Released in 2013, The Standards marked Gloria Estefan's return to the studio after a six-year hiatus since her previous album, 2007's 90 Millas. This album represents a stylistic shift as she explores classic American songs and jazz standards, showcasing her versatility beyond her Latin pop roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shakira· Marc Anthony· Jennifer Lopez
Tracklist
- 1 Good Morning Heartache Start here 4:21
- 2 They Can't Take That Away From Me 4:02
- 3 What a Difference a Day Makes 3:41
- 4 I've Grown Accustomed to His Face 4:09
- 5 Eu sei que vou te amar 3:35
- 6 The Day You Say You Love Me 4:50
- 7 Embraceable You 3:58
- 8 What a Wonderful World 4:11
- 9 How Long Has This Been Going On 4:14
- 10 Sonríe 3:41
- 11 The Way You Look Tonight 4:06
- 12 You Made Me Love You 3:58
- 13 Young at Heart 4:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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