Is Upojenie a good place to start with Anna Maria Jopek?

Yes, Upojenie is recommended as a starting point for new Anna Maria Jopek listeners. A lush blend of Polish folk melodies and jazz improvisation, creating a dreamlike soundscape that transcends cultural boundaries. Released in 2002, Upojenie is Anna Maria Jopek's fifth studio album and marks a significant point in her career as she solidified her unique fusion of jazz and Polish folk music. Following her acclaimed album, Moja Alejandra, this record showcases her artistic growth and willingness to experiment with diverse influences.

Upojenie works well if you're into mesmerizing vocal peaks and valleys, intimate moments for quiet reflection and wave-like pacing with emotional shifts.

How many songs are on Upojenie?

Upojenie has 19 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Upojenie

Anna Maria Jopek · 2002

79 min · 19 tracks · jazz

A lush blend of Polish folk melodies and jazz improvisation, creating a dreamlike soundscape that transcends cultural boundaries.

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Cichy zapada zmrok Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Przypływ, Odpływ, Oddech Czasu (Tell Her You Saw Me) — This track features intricate rhythms and haunting vocals that beautifully encapsulate the album's theme of longing and connection across distances.
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Are You Going With Me? — A captivating interpretation of Pat Metheny's work, this track showcases Jopek's ability to merge complex jazz structures with emotive storytelling.
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Upojenie — The title track acts as a sonic centerpiece, weaving together rich instrumentation and evocative lyrics that explore themes of euphoria and transcendence.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends jazz with Polish folk elements, showcasing strong arrangements and improvisation but lacks a cohesive narrative flow.

What we noticed

The album features intricate arrangements where jazz instrumentation intertwines with traditional Polish folk melodies, creating a rich tapestry of sound.
Several tracks incorporate improvisational solos that extend the length of the pieces, allowing for exploration within the established themes.
The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo and mood, while the latter half introduces more varied dynamics and textures.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

mesmerizing vocal peaks and valleys
intimate moments for quiet reflection
wave-like pacing with emotional shifts
dynamic journey through varied moods
for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you

seeking instant gratification
prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Jopek's fusion of jazz and Polish folk, gaining wider recognition.
Themes: Polish folk fusion· dreamlike soundscapes· longing across distances
Career context: Released in 2002, Upojenie is Anna Maria Jopek's fifth studio album and marks a significant point in her career as she solidified her unique fusion of jazz and Polish folk music. Following her acclaimed album, Moja Alejandra, this record showcases her artistic growth and willingness to experiment with diverse influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Mina Agossi· Tineke Postma· Anouar Brahem