Unforgettable... with Love
Natalie Cole · 1991
73 min · 22 tracks · funk
A lush homage to classic standards, blending jazz and soul with Natalie Cole's warm, inviting vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Very Thought of You Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Unforgettable — This title track features a beautifully reimagined duet with her father's original recording, showcasing the emotional depth and connection between generations.
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L-O-V-E — Cole's rendition infuses this classic with infectious energy and charm, making it one of the standout tracks that captures her playful vocal style.
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Nature Boy — An intimate interpretation that highlights Cole's ability to convey vulnerability, this track stands out for its haunting arrangement and emotional delivery.
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Smile — Cole's heartfelt performance transforms this standard into a poignant moment on the album, showcasing her vocal range and interpretive skill.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album revitalizes classic standards with lush arrangements and strong vocal performances, making it a notable work in Cole's career.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Cole's vocals, creating a rich soundscape throughout.
- Each track is a reinterpretation of classic standards, often maintaining the original melodies while adding contemporary production elements.
- The sequencing includes several medleys, which blend multiple songs into cohesive segments, enhancing the flow of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- romantic evening ambiance
- nostalgic reflective moments
- smooth background for conversations
- intimate, personal experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revitalized Cole's career and established her reputation with widespread acclaim.
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Unforgettable... with Love marked a significant turning point for Natalie Cole, revitalizing her career after a period of commercial challenges in the 1980s. This album was her first project with producer David Foster and featured an innovative use of technology to incorporate recordings of her father, Nat King Cole, into new arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Chaka Khan· Patti LaBelle
Tracklist
- 1 The Very Thought of You Start here 4:17
- 2 Paper Moon 3:25
- 3 Route 66 3:01
- 4 Mona Lisa 3:46
- 5 L-O-V-E 2:31
- 6 This Can't Be Love 2:14
- 7 Smile 3:38
- 8 Lush Life 4:21
- 9 That Sunday That Summer 3:31
- 10 Orange Colored Sky 2:27
- 11 A Medley Of: For Sentimental Reasons, Tenderly, Autumn Leaves 7:32
- 12 Straighten Up and Fly Right 2:40
- 13 Avalon 1:51
- 14 Don't Get Around Much Anymore 2:34
- 15 Too Young 4:32
- 16 Nature Boy 3:24
- 17 Darling, je vous aime beaucoup 3:24
- 18 Almost Like Being in Love 2:11
- 19 Thou Swell 1:50
- 20 Non Dimenticar 2:57
- 21 Our Love Is Here to Stay 3:29
- 22 Unforgettable 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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