What makes This Is Me by Emily Remler notable?

This Is Me received critical acclaim for its sophisticated compositions and showcased Remler's exceptional guitar skills. The album has been recognized for its significant contribution to the jazz genre during a time when female instrumentalists were still underrepresented, earning praise from notable publications like DownBeat. Released in 1990, This Is Me was Emily Remler's fourth album and marked her return after a brief hiatus following her acclaimed previous works. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a prominent guitarist in the jazz scene, known for her unique blend of bebop and Latin influences.

How many songs are on This Is Me?

This Is Me has 11 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

This Is Me

Emily Remler · 1990

56 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of intricate jazz guitar work and rhythmic exploration, capturing the essence of contemporary jazz in the early '90s.

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Deep in a Trance — The opening track sets an immersive mood with its hypnotic rhythm and showcases Remler's melodic improvisation, establishing the album's thematic depth.
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'E' Samba — 'E' Samba combines intricate guitar lines with a lively samba rhythm, illustrating Remler's ability to fuse different musical styles seamlessly.
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Second Childhood — This track offers a reflective pause on the album, featuring poignant melodies that highlight Remler's emotive playing style and compositional prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Emily Remler's guitar work shines through complex compositions, though the album's cohesion dips with its length.

What we noticed

The album features intricate guitar solos that often weave in and out of syncopated rhythms, creating a dynamic interplay between melody and rhythm.
The use of space is notable; many pieces include pauses that allow the listener to absorb the complexity of the arrangements before moving on.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 Deep in a Trance 5:26
2 Majestic Dance 4:51
3 'E' Samba 6:17
4 Love Colors 4:52
5 Dark Passage 4:48
6 You Know What I'm Saying 4:51
7 Song for Maggie 5:38
8 Around the Bend 5:13
9 Carenia 6:19
10 Simplicidaje 4:55
11 Second Childhood 3:23

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