The Swing Sessions 2
David Campbell · 2007
45 min · 14 tracks · swing
A smooth collection of classic swing standards infused with rich orchestral arrangements and David Campbell's emotive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Witchcraft — This track opens the album with an enchanting arrangement that highlights Campbell's vocal prowess and sets the tone for the entire collection.
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I’ve Got a Crush on You — Campbell’s heartfelt interpretation brings a fresh intimacy to this classic love song, showcasing both lyrical depth and musical elegance.
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That Old Black Magic — The dynamic orchestration paired with Campbell’s expressive performance creates a captivating rendition that pays homage to the original while adding his unique flair.
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Danke Schoen — This track stands out with its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, allowing Campbell to demonstrate his versatility and charm as a performer.
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Summer Wind — With its nostalgic feel, this song showcases Campbell's ability to convey emotion, making it a memorable highlight within the album's romantic themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid arrangements and performances but remains within familiar swing territory without significant innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a full orchestral backing that complements Campbell's vocals, creating a lush soundscape throughout.
- Each track maintains a consistent swing rhythm, with arrangements that highlight brass and woodwind sections prominently.
- Several songs include key changes that add emotional weight, particularly in the climactic moments of the vocal delivery.
- The final track, 'King of the Road', serves as an upbeat conclusion, contrasting with the more introspective tones of earlier songs.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic moments of reflection
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- for evening gatherings
- smooth vocals with orchestral backdrop
- sing-along favorites with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Swing Sessions 2 is David Campbell's follow-up to his successful debut album, The Swing Sessions, released in 2006. At this point in his career, Campbell was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the Australian music scene, particularly within the swing genre, showcasing his talents as both a vocalist and interpreter of jazz classics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Connick Jr.· Diana Krall· Tony Bennett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Witchcraft 3:07
- 2 Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps 2:30
- 3 Lazy River 2:49
- 4 Route 66 2:20
- 5 I’ve Got a Crush on You 3:38
- 6 Danke Schoen 2:55
- 7 Just a Gigolo / I Ain’t Got Nobody 4:40
- 8 Begin the Beguine 4:09
- 9 That Old Black Magic 2:35
- 10 Summer Wind 2:25
- 11 There Will Never Be Another You 3:26
- 12 That’s Life 3:21
- 13 One for My Baby 3:53
- 14 King of the Road 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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