Released 50 years ago
Together Again
Bill Evans · 1976
76 min · 21 tracks · jazz
A delicate interplay of melodic lines and harmonies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Bad and the Beautiful Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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You Must Believe in Spring — This track features a poignant melody intertwined with reflective improvisation, capturing Evans' signature emotive playing and thematic depth.
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Make Someone Happy — With its hopeful lyrics and Evans' gentle touch on the piano, this rendition balances joy and wistfulness, exemplifying his ability to convey complex emotions.
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The Two Lonely People — The interplay between piano and bass creates an intimate atmosphere, highlighting the loneliness expressed in both the title and musical arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's intricate arrangements and emotional piano work create a distinct yet cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a series of lush ballads that maintain a slow to mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slightly more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Each track showcases intricate piano melodies that often intertwine with subtle harmonic support from bass and drums, creating a rich textural landscape.
- Several tracks feature extended improvisational sections where Evans explores different melodic ideas, allowing for emotional expression and depth.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalized interest in Evans' music after personal challenges, showcasing his signature style.
- Career context
- Released in 1976, Together Again marked Bill Evans' return to the studio after a period of personal challenges, including the loss of key collaborators. This album showcases his unique piano style and emotional depth, further solidifying his reputation within the jazz community following a career that began in the late 1950s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Keith Jarrett· Herbie Hancock
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Must Believe in Spring
The narrative shifts from melancholic reflection to a hopeful assertion about renewal and faith in better times ahead.
This transition underscores the song's central theme of resilience through changing seasons, mirroring life’s cyclical nature.
Tracklist
- 1 The Bad and the Beautiful Start here 2:20
- 2 Lucky to Be Me 3:46
- 3 Make Someone Happy 3:54
- 4 You’re Nearer 2:24
- 5 A Child Is Born 3:19
- 6 The Two Lonely People 4:29
- 7 You Don’t Know What Love Is 3:29
- 8 Maybe September 3:56
- 9 Lonely Girl 2:50
- 10 You Must Believe in Spring 5:46
- 11 Who Can I Turn To 2:28
- 12 Dream Dancing 3:45
- 13 The Bad and the Beautiful (alt.) 2:13
- 14 Make Someone Happy (alt.) 3:54
- 15 You’re Nearer (alt.) 2:58
- 16 A Child Is Born (alt.) 3:12
- 17 The Two Lonely People (alt.) 4:45
- 18 You Don’t Know What Love Is (alt.) 3:37
- 19 Maybe September (alt.) 4:31
- 20 Lonely Girl (alt.) 2:56
- 21 You Must Believe in Spring (alt.) 5:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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