Come Away With Me

I appear to have wandered into a Starbucks.

"Come Away With Me" is just not what I desire when I seek out music. Everything is pleasant and agreeable, and it's the competent performances that carry the disc rather than any clever tricks or notable new songs/arrangements from Norah Jones & her team (although Jones' own contributions, as few as they are, were marginally above batting average compared to the rest of the tracklist's assortment of tried-and-true standards and quasi-modern traditional cuts). This album's wide success is certainly some sort of cultural barometer of its time of release, but I can't fully speak as to why it attained the reach and absurd sales numbers that it had. I'm trying real hard not to call this a Starbucks promoted CD of amiable light clap-alongs for enjoyment while waiting in line for your coffee, but I'm fairly confident there is some significant vis-a-vis going on between Norah Jones and this particular manner of minimal commitment music consumption. If you find there's nothing wrong with "just average" or have a stronger appetite for garden variety Vocal Jazz, then you may get more from this than I did. I just prefer when something consciously made to be middle-of-the-road has more bumps and snaking patterns than this ultimately does.

This was fucking huge when it came out, like there had never been a singer songwriter before. It's chuffing boring.

I used to be very harsh about this album and say it was boring middle of the road rubbish but now I’m old I can appreciate that it’s actually really nice and relaxing.

Really silky voice, gorgeous instrumentation, at one point during the title track I saw the moon, big and gold, on my walk, and had a bit of a moment. Speaking of Glastonbury, I imagined lying in the sun early on a Sunday afternoon, as these sweet sounds floated over me from the Pyramid Stage, and it was pleasant. But, yeah, pleasant, sweet, silky, but nothing that really hit me for six. As the album went on I started thinking more about my potential scoring system than the music, which wasn't a good sign. I then started thinking the album was mostly parts that sound like music from The Sims, with parts that would fit the background to a middle class garden party. If I was planning to hand out 3s like social media references to Big Jet TV, then I would to this, but instead it gets a...

Music for baby making!

Like being stuck on a slow moving train next to a Toby jug full of warm urine that has learned how to sing

Interesting blend of jazz and pop that feels like a pioneer for modern songwriting. Steady, yet provocative.

I’m in such a good mood after the Eagles lost the Super Bowl last night that not even the AOR/Starbucks-pop of Norah Jones can bring me down.

Fantastic. I'd forgotten how good this is. Intimate and soulful. Brilliant.

Singer/songwriter meets jazz piano for nice chill background songs

Starbucks created her in a test tube.

Gorgeous voice. Album is platform for showcasing it. Instruments are just an afterthought. Slow melodies, light piano makes for a lullaby, soothing type of sound throughout. Standouts are "Don't Know Why" and "Come Away With Me"

This album is perfect from the second you hit play. She hits her stride on the jazzier tunes, but I can absolutely appreciate the low-key singer/songwriter tracks. Best album we have been given so far.

Hauntingly beautiful...probably.

This is the perfect album to listen to when it's pouring rain outside on a crisp fall afternoon while drinking tea. Feet propped on the settee and your faithful friend Nico is laying by your feet lounging as you are. You can never go wrong with Norah Jones.

Love this album by Grapevine, TX-bred Norah Jones. She's a north Texas treasure. We went to the same middle school, but she went to a rival high school, but that's forgiven. Such an amazing voice and fantastic musicality. These are classic tunes and amazing that she was only 21 when this was recorded. Sounds like a veteran; a natural. Great listen and so happy this is on the list. Although, this album is not included in my 2018 version of the Book. Still happy to listen to it.

I started off with the idea I'd hate the blandness of the songs, but I had to admit to myself that I actually enjoyed the relaxing vibe the songs bring. Her voice has a great range and the jazzy arrangements give that voice the right podium.

I'm not saying that Norah Jones is personally responsible for the existence of the $5 cup of coffee but this album has a lot to answer for when you think about how many overpriced lattes have been served in countless mediocre cafes while it has been gently lilting in the background. My favorite aspect of this album is the opportunity it gave me to look up the definition of anodyne to ensure I would be using it properly to describe it.

Shame this came so soon after Coldplay. Another musical blancmange of nothingness... Again it gets a 2 because it wasn't bad enough for a 1 but this just goes to demonstrate the futility of rating things on a five star scale.

I wish more music was like this music. Such a smooth yet balanced sound between jazz, blues, and acoustic. Listening to this, I feel like I'm personally sharing a cup of hot chocolate with Norah in a cozy café on a snowy winter's night. I almost took away a star for personal music tastes, but then I put it back because, honestly, I don't feel there's much in this arena of music that's coming out on top.

This is the perfect late night headphones album. That voice! Lovely songs that slowly invite you to a place of peaceful joy.

This one is a little subjective, as the title song was my wedding song. So it's a well loved album already. I love Norah Jones' voice, the lovely instrumentation, and the songs are all wonderful.

It’s been a minute since I listened to this album from start to end, but I have done so many times in my life. This is also an album that I recommended to many along the way. It was a perfect soundtrack to my evening walk along the beach.

Sweet, smooth, ooey-gooey mix of pop, jazz, folk, and country. Delicious!

Sweet jazz, blues, pop fusion singing and instrument playing. Lots beautiful o guitar and piano solos and fills.

Este disco es una joya: para empezar, la voz de Norah Jones ya es una garantía, pero encima tiene una calidad en la parte musical y en la instrumentación que ya quisieran muchos discos del estilo. Cortito y variado, que se va rápido. Quizá mi pequeño 'pero' sería que no hay una canción realmente movida, por lo que es un disco ideal para una mañana de domingo, pero no para otro momento.

I don't think I properly appreciated this album when it came out. But now, 20 years later, I understand why Norah Jones was such a phenomenon. Listening to this album just feels so good. Like slipping into cool, clean sheets after a long day. Or like a glass of whiskey, a comfy chair, and a good book. It's such a comfortable listening experience without being boring in the least. I've got absolutely nothing negative to say about this album. What a treasure.

Love it!

Always a classic - I love the strange nostalgia of the early 2000s coffee shop vibe this album has.

absolutely gorgeous voice and songs are so soulful. lovely album and singer/songwriter

A classic!

Alltaf jafn yndisleg.

Cool

I love Norah Jones and I love this album. Her vocal performance is incredible and the music is so soothing.

A comfy blanket of an album. It wraps you up and makes you feel at home/loved. Excellent work by Norah Jones. The soft piano on 'Come Away With Me' is enchanting and uplifts her voice and the song so much. 'Painter Song' also stands out as a wonderful song on this album. They're all wonderful!

10

Incredible. A classic.

Veldig bra album!

za krótka

Come away with me my dear

This was a great way to start off the list! Jones has very fine, detailed control over her voice; I really love how she’s able to demonstrate her range while not going overboard or getting too loud. She has a gentle, soothing voice that suits the material of her songs perfectly. It was entrancing; I like the light use of percussion, and how she wasn’t afraid to use a gentle touch when it came to the instruments to really let her voice shine through. Also, they were the perfect length. Overall, even though I usually don’t care for this type of music, I totally loved the album and will listen to this album and the rest of her music in the future.

Talk about buttery smooth vibes! I dont typically seek out this type of music or Norah specifically, but I really enjoyed this album! Love her voice and her music!

This is a great album. This is the album that pushed me into listening to more jazz which I now love to play while I'm knee deep into working. Such a silky smooth voice. Also, I named my daughter after her :)

Favorite Tracks: Don’t Know Why Come Away With Me Turn Me On

This is a fine album. Nice easy to like songs with jazzy arrangements. Perfect background music for a dinner party with friends. 3 🌟

If this album was a Pokémon, it would be of normal type.

Fahrstuhlmusik. Gut gemacht, aber doch Fahrstuhlmusik.

I want to tank its gpa or whatever dude. i didnt listen to it but nobody really liked it so a lower number is more comical

One of the best albums of all time. I've listened to it hundreds of times and it got me through so many rough patches in life.

i melt into this one. Pure relaxation

V lovely

6 out 5. Would listen to this anytime!

Not enough stars to rate this album!

One of the greatest stress-relieving albums of all time. Just perfect.

Great album

I understand all the Starbucks references in the reviews, accompanied by 2 star ratings. I also understand all the 5 star ratings. I'm giving her 5 stars for doing something this good at age 22.

So chill. A classic

It's strange listening to this on November 6, 2024, the day that orange, deranged, monstrous criminal won a sickening second term as US president. This didn't fit the mood at all, but that didn't take away from how fantastic this album is. I was already familiar with "Don't Know Why" and "Turn Me On", two tracks I absolutely love, so I was really excited to listen to this. This album is intimate, soulful, and gorgeous. Norah Jones' voice is soothing and smooth, and this was an excellent listen, despite the circumstances.

This one has the first dance song from my wedding, so probably need to give it 5 stars. Every song on this one is solid.

Norah Jones manages to keep a very consistent cozy vibe throughout this record without being repetitive. Her soothing vocals combined with the soft tone of the instrumentals make this a perfect winter/rainy day listen. No songs really worth skipping on this album for me. Notable Tracks: - Don't Know Why - Seven Years - Feelin' The Same Way - Come Away With Me - Turn Me On - Lonestar - Nightingale - The Long Day Is Over 9.5/10

Loved it. Her voice is soothing like maple syrup.

#73 - grew up with this! Also didn't know she was the daughter of Ravi Shankar!

Beauty

A classic album one of the best of the 2000s

Easy listen. Really like this one! 5/5

Okay, now this is my jam. Way to start the morning. I'm confident now because of this album. This album sounds like a great cup of coffee, and I dont even drink coffee hahaha. She also looks lovely! I wanna date her.

Great album. Pairs well with other jazz classics on the list like Dave Brubeck - Time Out and Miles Davis - Kind of Blue

Love my girl Norah! Fee up listening to her because she was one of my mons favorites. Fav song: come away with me- a classic Least fav: nightingale Fav lyric: don’t know why I didn’t cum :(

I love this album, but I cant really listen to it as much as I used to because we had it play so often during clinic when I was going through college.

Never thought I’d reach that age where this sounds right, but alas I have reached that age. Well sung and recorded. Kind of forget sometimes that there’s actually singer songwriters who can you know. Sing and wrote songs. Without a bunch of over-production. First came to Norah through her great renditions of Black Hole Sun and the Beatles’ I’ve got a Feeling. Nice to spend some time with her originals as well.

This is a perfect album that holds so much personal meaning for me.

Incredible voice. Just a pleasantly relaxing album.

It's not easy to combine jazz and standards and country and make it sound so good. Norah Jones's debut was sublime.

The last great mainstream jazz album? A great mainstream jazz album? She’s good. She can carry a tune and invest it with all the things you need. That some of the tunes are a little dull is certainly more a product of the time than any failing on her behalf. But she has a monster group of musicians and that she diverts from textbook jazz is also a strong mark in her favour. Worth a listen. 4.5

Put on the big speakers. Its a sound stage album. Its clarity playful light and breezy jazziness and soul and somehow a unququeness that just got too unquiquitous and worn out... now Ive ignored it for a decade I can hear it again , and Wow yeah, what it does. it does well. The soother. Not the albums fault it was overplayed or had mass appeal. I beleive I have the HD version somewhere. perfect for lsitenign to the vibrations between vibrations, and losing time.

Her voice is so soothing

Probably the most soothing album we’ve had so far. Nora Jones’ voice comes over you like a wave and you just kinda float off with the smooth jazz backing, the experience is unmatched. I am very familiar with this album and getting to come back to it is always a treat. Even with this album being two decades old, it still holds up. I’ll accept that the length might be a drawback and that it’s not something you’d play all the time, but that only brings me down to a four and a half and I’m gonna round up.

Her voice is so smooth and relaxing. Great album, really enjoyed it.

This one was amazing, a course on how to play more by playing less, lovingly minimalistic... No hits, so no individual song stays with you but you'll remember the overall feeling of the record...

So smooth. so easy to listen to. I could listen to her all night and all day. Great album and a great voice. she is spectacular!

Akkora öt csillag, mint a ház, full vibe!

nagyon sok ötöst adtam mostanában, szóval próbáltam szigorú lenni, de ez nagyon régi szerelem, gyönyörűszép még mindig, és pont esős őszi délutánokra való

The love of your life is the closing act at your local jazz club

Relaxing and smooth. I really enjoyed this one.

Excellent smoldering jazz.

Actually really freaking spectacular, love smooth jazz

Was an instant classic when it debuted and has aged beautifully.

One of my favorites!

I think I've only ever heard one Norah Jones song in my life before this, but this was really good! Her voice is just so soothing and smooth, and the whole album was really nice listening.

Amazing album to listen on a rainy day

I used to listen to this album soo much. Five stars simply for all the good memories

Chill, easy dinner party vibe, lovely voice

Banger nostalgic beautiful

Practically perfect in every way

Smooth, soulful, and just what the 90s needed!

She's the best and if you don't like it and think it's boring you're a scared little child

Her voice is great

One of my favorite albums. Had to break out the vinyl for it!

Wow, what an album. The light instrumentation and Norah's amazing voice just have this aura to them, like you just walked into a club and they just happened to be performing. Very easy 5 to give.