Wallflower
Diana Krall · 2015
74 min · 20 tracks · jazz
A lush, introspective collection of covers that blends jazz with classic soft rock sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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California Dreamin’ — This track's haunting arrangement transforms the iconic song into a moody jazz piece, highlighting Krall's ability to evoke deep emotion through subtle instrumentation.
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Desperado — Krall's interpretation provides a fresh take on this classic, infusing it with a tender piano backdrop that enhances the song's themes of longing and vulnerability.
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Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word — Her rendition captures a poignant sense of regret, where the delicate phrasing of each lyric is perfectly complemented by her rich vocal delivery.
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I Can’t Tell You Why — This cover showcases Krall's smooth vocal style against a lush arrangement, drawing listeners into the emotional complexity of the lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Krall's interpretations blend jazz and pop standards, showcasing her style but relying on familiar material.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and arrangements.
- Each track is a cover, but they are reinterpreted with a jazz sensibility that emphasizes Krall's piano work and vocal phrasing.
- Several tracks feature lush string arrangements that complement the piano and vocals, creating a rich sonic texture.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- wave-like emotional peaks and valleys
- intimate evenings with close friends
- candlelit dinner background ambiance
- reflective moments of quiet solitude
- nostalgic memories wrapped in warmth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone upbeat singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Wallflower' was released in January 2015, Diana Krall had established herself as a leading figure in contemporary jazz. This album marked her first return to the studio since her 2012 release 'Glad Rag Doll', showcasing her ability to reinterpret classic songs through a jazz lens while collaborating with producer and longtime friend, Tommy LiPuma.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Madeleine Peyroux· Jane Monheit
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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California Dreamin’
The transition from reflective verses to an expansive chorus employs dynamic shifts that emphasize the yearning present in the lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 California Dreamin’ 3:17
- 2 Desperado 3:32
- 3 Superstar 4:17
- 4 Alone Again (Naturally) 3:50
- 5 Wallflower 3:05
- 6 If I Take You Home Tonight 3:53
- 7 I Can’t Tell You Why 3:40
- 8 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word 4:11
- 9 Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) 3:41
- 10 I’m Not in Love 3:52
- 11 Feels Like Home 4:21
- 12 Don’t Dream It’s Over 3:37
- 13 In My Life 3:53
- 14 Yeh Yeh 3:08
- 15 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word (live) 3:44
- 16 Wallflower (live) 3:11
- 17 A Case of You 4:56
- 18 If You Could Read My Mind 3:45
- 19 Everybody’s Talkin’ 3:37
- 20 Heart of Gold 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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