Well, I Should Have...
H. Jon Benjamin · 2015
29 min · 8 tracks
A comedic exploration of jazz-inflected tunes delivered with deadpan charm and playful absurdity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Deal With the Devil — This opening track sets the tone with its witty lyrics and jazzy instrumentation, immediately showcasing Benjamin's signature blend of humor and musical talent.
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I Can’t Play Piano, Pt. 1 — The first installment of this recurring theme cleverly plays with self-deprecation, highlighting Benjamin's comedic approach while engaging listeners with its catchy melody.
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It Had to Be You — Benjamin's rendition is both humorous and heartfelt, demonstrating his ability to inject personality into classic standards while maintaining a charmingly awkward vibe.
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Amy’s Song (The Bum Steer) — Clocking in at a brief 1:30, this track encapsulates Benjamin's knack for brevity in storytelling, delivering punchy lyrics that resonate with his signature comedic style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends comedy and jazz in a distinctive way, though its appeal may be limited to fans of H. Jon Benjamin's humor.
What we noticed
- The album features a recurring motif of piano interludes, with four tracks explicitly titled 'I Can't Play Piano' that humorously explore the theme of musical ineptitude.
- Tracks are structured around comedic narratives, often blending absurd lyrics with traditional jazz instrumentation, creating a unique juxtaposition.
- The pacing varies significantly; several tracks maintain a steady tempo while others shift abruptly, enhancing the comedic effect.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Deal With the Devil 3:18
- 2 I Can’t Play Piano, Pt. 1 3:39
- 3 I Can’t Play Piano, Pt. 2 3:09
- 4 It Had to Be You 5:32
- 5 Soft Jazzercise 2:26
- 6 I Can’t Play Piano, Pt. 3 4:57
- 7 I Can’t Play Piano, Pt. 4 (Trill Baby Trill) 5:25
- 8 Amy’s Song (The Bum Steer) 1:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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