Come Away With Me

Not my thing

Do not like.

Solid 4, I can't listen to her voice all day but I appreciate a lot of the musical tendencies

Wore this one out. Love it still.

everytime she sang I thought it was going to switch to christmas music

Smooth pis jazzy, ça coule doux dans mes oreilles

It's a fine album. Standard contemporary jazz. Good for sipping coffee at the cafe, by the fire. Pretty but not for me.

Listened to this album a lot as a kid. It represents coziness, romances, and happiness to me. When I say I like slow jazz, this is what I mean. Come Away with Me and Nightengale are some of my fav songs ever. Such beautiful songs.

Pleasant, well-made music, it feels a bit distant, not really rooted to a particular time or person. Disliked the faux-country of ‘Lonestar’. Liked the use of the phrase ‘bag of bones’ in ‘Don’t Know Why’.

Really enjoyed listening to this. Nice, mellow, well-written songs.

I actually expected to like this more than I did. I guess memory is fonder the older it is. Upon re-listening, I find that she has a good voice, although it does get on your nerves after a few songs. I'll give it three stars but I can't do any more than that. It really is like being in a Starbucks.

Beautiful voice, excellent musicianship, good songs. It all became a bit sluggish for me though around the half way point. There’s nothing not to like here, just that it isn’t something that I’d revisit very often. Objectively it’s clearly a 5, but subjectively it’s a 4.

Inoffensive, easy-listening.

What would Coffee House radio on Sirius XM be without this album. So many restaurants and cafes have used this album to welcome in guests as they wait for the chance to play holiday music. At the end of the day it’s a smooth album with a few bangers (Hank Williams cover, I’ve got to see you again).

Bien

Norah Jones has a nice voice, but this album just feels like coffee shop music. 2/5

It's fine. 3.6.

Of all the 3-star ratings I have ever given, this one is by far the three-est.

Not for me.

Decent listen, found myself zoning out halfway through

I imagine her voice would be absolutely captivating if I heard it live. But when listening to the recording, it sometimes feels like pleasant background music you’d hear in a cozy café — beautiful, yet a bit too safe.

It’s a relaxing, we made album. It can get a little dull after awhile, but this isn’t going for a rock and roll vibe.

Not as impressed with the overall album.

Rating: 4.8/5 Short Review: Jazz, folk, and therapy had a baby, and she whispers instead of cries. Favorite Track: “Don’t Know Why” — basically the national anthem of people who water their plants at 11 p.m.

Bought this when it came out. I remember it being quite a big deal. On first listen it reminded me of all the songs I remembered, but actually the second side feels quite a lot more of my taste now. I thought this was going to be a dud but I found something i liked in the second half.

Ok for easy listen, background music, but nothing I would likely choose to listen too. 2/5

Imagine hating on Norah jones. Couldn’t be me.

Schön einschläfernd... *chrrrr

Such a beautiful album.

Norah Jones has a beautiful, warm voice — probably the main reason 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘦 became such a phenomenon. The album’s smooth blend of jazz, pop, and folk is easy to like but can feel a bit samey and sleepy over time. Lovely background music, though not something I’d return to often.

I’ve been crushing on Norah Jones since the release of this album. Her whispery voice puts me ease. An accomplished musician in her own right, this album is stacked with session players that make her songs shine and run the gamut from jazz to Americana. This album is easy and accessible to all. Great listen

Nice voice, chill songs.

Much to quiet for me. She has a very beutiful voice, but i have the feeling that it has been seen in many other young female artists.

Honk shoo mimimimi (2/5)

A lovely album. I love her voice. The album is sweet and soulful. Like lollies it is a sometimes food rather than an everyday thing. But all in all and good listen

Love her voice and songs. Just a nice way to relax

Its good music, just not what I listen to. Her voice is pleasant.

Chill music and even though she gets away with it, I blame her for the husky, breathy singing voice becoming so popular among singer-songwriters.

This album was huge when it came out. Twenty plus years later it's fine. But to be honest it bored the hell out of me on re-listen.

Loved it

I typed a whole thing about it and it just deleted… anyways, first album I’ve heard. Great for ambiance during a nice dinner. Lots of singer/songwriter/folk sounds with surprising touches of light jazz and a country twang at some points. Only problem is that it becomes pretty repetitive after the first few songs. Each song takes a similar down-tempo sound that makes it kind of hard to tell each song apart. Overall, pretty good first album to start off the 1001 album journey. Will 100% be adding into a morning mix and be revisiting in the future. 3/5 just because it’s not necessarily bad, but it becomes very repetitive .

Exquisite musicianship and writing

Lovely

Sehr schönes und gemütliches Album.

Album plätschert vor sich hin, passt zum Herbstwetter. Ab und zu ein paar Höhen, ansonsten unspektakulär.

Eigentlich ne 3,5. Das, was die Platte, macht sie ziemlich gut. Mir ist es auf Albumlänge etwas zu gleichförmig und auch zu sehr easy listening. Kann schon verstehen, wieso das auch in der breiten Gesellschaft so starken Anklang gefunden hat. Hätte mir aber mehr Ecken und Kanten gewünscht.

Schön abwechslungsreich ohne auszubrechen oder mit dem Stil zu brechen.

Ich war da irgendwie nicht im Film. Schwierig.

Das, was es machen will, macht es gut, aber meins ist es einfach nicht. Das ganze Album zu hören, ist mir zu eintönig. Die Stimme ist gut, aber teilweise zu krasse Lautstärkenwechsel.

Schönes, ruhiges Album. Perfekt für regnerische Herbsttage um es vorm Kamin sitzend zu hören. Ich habe allerdings keinen Kamin und 3/4 des Jahres sind nicht Herbst, also nur 2/5

Don’t know why is probably top 100 song ever written. Rest of it is enjoyable, palatable soft jazz alternative. Really liked shoot the moon too. It gets a little samey but I will definitely add this to the list of albums I can listen to with my wife in the car that won’t anger her.

Copy from my review earlier of this: Really good singing and playing here just not my usual music genre. 3/5

Good album. It's not 100% my jam but enjoyable enough.

I've listened to it a bunch of times in the past. Great for when you light a candle in the apartment

Really like this album and see a ton of use cases for some of the tracks. The laid back jazzy type backing tracks and buttery vocals add a ton. 7/10

Possibly too adult contemporary for some but if you can't at least appreciate the musicianship on display here then you might have ADD.

my mom listened to this all the time when i was a kid, i know at least 60% of this entire album like the back of my hand Don't Know Why - 5/5 Seven Years - 5/5 Cold Cold Heart - 4/5 Feelin' the Same Way - 4/5 Come Away With Me - 5/5 Shoot the Moon - 4/5 Turn Me On - 5/5 Lonestar - 5/5 I've Got to See You Again - 4/5 Painter Song - 3/5 One Flight Down - 4/5 Nightingale - 4/5 The Long Day Is Over - 3/5 The Nearness of You - 3/5 Average score: 4.1/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Easy listening, enjoyed the relaxed vibe but definitely some bed time music

It’s a classic. She’s so smooth. Nice with your morning coffee.

She has a great voice, but I found the album pretty boring. Her songwriting isn't doing anything profound, even though the music itself is agreeable enough. Feels like an artist for covers, let other people do the hard stuff Norah, you just sing it.

A flat white with oat milk please

Beautiful voice and the first song is great but I couldn’t get past track 4. The first time music has made me feel nothing at all.

1. I’ve apparently heard of her (via liked songs), but only a fairly recent song she put out in 19’ 2. Was listening to the start of this on the way to the airport and her initial response was “Oh you won’t like this” because it’s all slow singing you’d fall asleep to 😂 3. Feelin’ The Same Way is more upbeat than the first few, currently my fav on the album 4. This feels like songs you’d listen to at a Jazz Bar in New Orleans or something 5. The songs are very same-y, but overall her voice is phenomenal

Expected to like this more than I did

Hallmark holiday soundtrack. Smooth jazz. Kind of dragged on towards the end of the album.

Very chill but too slow for my tastes

All the songs sound the same to me. Too slow and sad for me but more in a romantic way than a sad sad way.

Get your latte out of my face, I’ve been bored by professionals and this is nothing.

I really wanted to like this, unfortunately the well-known ones are both the best and the absolute template for the remainder. Disappointing

Starbucks is not Norah Jones's fault. This album creates a cool musical place, that was coopted by real places that desperately wanted to seem cool. Music can be good even when the wrong people like it.

totally fine fluff

Her voice is beautiful but this just didn't grab me like I wanted it to

did not age that well

Ooh, now we're talking. I have to admit i'd never heard of her, but that was very relaxing!

Her songs feel like a breeze of fresh air, loved the lyrics and the songs feel like they're crafted carefully. Loved it.

Really chill and zen and the production ruled. This is like the most easy listening music ever i gotta come back to it

Really nice! Some great great songs on here. Easy listening at its most chill and relaxing.

*Good soulful sound to her voice *Definitely sounds like a more contemporary Blue Note album *Too many slower/mid tempo songs to make a full 5, but a great album

Ay no Nota: 2.7

tout doux c’est cool

I was 5 years old when this album came out. When I put it on, it took me back to sitting in the back of my mum’s car falling asleep on a long car journey.

A valiant contender in the cozy-music sphere that thousands of future comfort-zoners have to compete with The key was simple all along; just make a christmas album except none of the songs have anything to do with christmas

6/10 Favourite: Come Away With Me Least Favourite: Lonestar

This album feels like the sound of Starbucks before the concept ever existed, the premonition of a genre yet to be named. Norah Jones’ voice drifts with a soft, nasal haze, as though she’s forever on the verge of clearing her throat and revealing something truer beneath the polish. The production, though, is immaculate. It has the kind of quiet perfection jazz so often hides behind, especially since Blue Note released it. But this album never stumbles, never strains. It would make perfect company for a dinner party: polite, unintrusive, and safe. And that, perhaps, is the most damning thing I can say. 'Come Away With Me' never dares to be more than pleasant.

Funny because I somehow had no idea who this was. A fine jazz pop album with some notable covers in it.

Chill, pretty, sad, enjoyable. I'd buy this record.

Good lord. I could get absolutely lost in her sweet velvety voice. Just sit and listen to nothing else and be enveloped. Music behind her is good, but is not so prevalent to overtake her at any point. Her voice is the focus and dominant part of each song, and she's just incredible. Fantastic album, making me yearn for more of voice.

The queen of background café music! I am somewhat self-aware that this might be read by others on 1001 albums generator, but could not resist making the comment. Surely there's a lot of craft and thought gone behind the tracks, and they do sound lovely. But I can't help but feel she's an artist that has been put by default in any starbucks or café wanting to promote a chill vibe. Or anyone trying to create a cosy environment for their semi-pretentious, semi-expensive wine fuelled dinner party. Which spoils the music a little in a sense. All of this needless context aside, I wouldn't call it my first choice of music, as I tend to gravitate towards music that tries to grab your attention a bit more. Even the jazz/soul territory, I think there are albums more compelling that Come Away With Me. But she's a talent and the songs are pretty tight.

Unnormal entspannt. Hat bisschen was von jazz auch

Underwhelming production

Okay, so Norah Jones isn't just radio fodder she's a genuine artist. This is a stunning record, her voice is very special and the band is beautiful.

Great

Great album

Elle chante bien c ok

Très chill clairement musique de fond dans un café branché à NYC (P aurait été fan je pense). Je vois bien mes darons écouter ça en lisant mais comme dirait Ewan ça bouge pas assez pour être un 5, le 4 reste à voir.

Boring

Nunca me convenció en su momento. De rebote sí que acabé escuchando bastante a Diana Krall que se parece a ratos, así que me tengo que plantear darle otra oportunidad. Me guardo "Don't know why" y "Shoot the moon".

Not my style but musically good and I like her voice.

2,5-3/5 nice and peaceful. a bit too slowpaced for my liking but quite enjoyable. Her voice is very smooth. Maybe a bit too smooth which makes it sometimes a bit boring but I can see why people love it so much.

Yesterday I had Liz Phair - off-pitch voice, offensive lyrics, underproduced. Today Norah Jones - phantastic voice but painfully inoffensive. Thing is - for both women there seems to be something under the surface. Norah Jones is not JUST smooth, there are moments where her character shines through. But the work it takes to get through that pretty facade - I gave up after 1.5 listens.

I remember hearing this album a lot when it came out. I think every woman that I knew was into it. It’s a really good musical choice for mixed company. The songwriting is great. Her vocals are magically soothing and her band is tight. I would recommend this album to anyone who told me that they were into singer songwriters. I would give it more stars if it had more hot licks and bass solos. Also, she seems like a lovely person.

I can appreciate a voice like Norah Jones, but good grief, she puts me to sleep. I didn't remember until I got this album for today's listen, but there was a seemingly relentless campaign on TV and Radio of the "Sounds of Norah Jones, Buy the album now", wow how wild and random. The jazz-pop/adult contemporary is definitely not my jam. Best: Don't Know Why Worst: I've Got To See You Again

I think it’s really good, but not revolutionary in any way particularly - not necessarily a must hear for me, but definitely an enjoyable listen.

You can almost smell the burnt Pike Place Roast when listening to this.

She has a beautiful voice and I like the title song, but I am shocked this on the list.

lovely

Despite my trauma response, I can’t honestly say this is a bad album. It’s lightweight but cool in its own way.

Belongs in the Hall of Very Good. 4.5 stars

Bland

Lovely voice, this was just a bit too samey and dull. The comparatively more upbeat songs pulled it to a 3. It has a time and place but I'm not going to revisit.

This song has a nostalgic feel to it. The chilled vibes are exactly what I needed

Absolutely beautiful album.

The epitome of Starbucks music. I never patronize that place nor have I worked there but I have a feeling you'd get sick of hearing this if you had the displeasure of working there circa 2002. Turn Me On sounds a lot like Please Come for Christmas. There's some nice melodies, but I can't imagine throwing this on as anything more than background music.

Dull

Me sinto nas novelas de Manuel Carlos ouvindo Nirah Jones

i'm not sure if i liked this enough to genuinely give it a 4/5, but it made me so powerfully nostalgic for a simpler time when CDs were sold at starbucks that i have to hand it to her.

This isn't the music I'd normally reach for, but it's objectively good. Norah has a beautiful and expressive voice, the band is clearly talented, and the jazz/pop arrangements elevate this above standard singer-songwriter fare. my biggest gripe is that everything sounds the same, but it's a pleasant sound, so i don't mind too much. favorites: don't know why, seven years, come away with me, lonestar, the nearness of you

Hard to find anything about this album to be critical over... I was only familiar with the the big single "Don't Know Why" which was more nostalgic than anything else. I made the incorrect assumption that this would be a pop album but it seems pretty thoroughly Jazz through and through. Super simple, super smooth an excellent voice and amazing playing. Not surprised this had such wide appeal and is one of the greatest selling albums of all time.

Pleasant and relaxing album. A bit bluesy, a bit jazzy, a bit folky, and she's got an amazing voice. Unfortunately, it does all start sounding the same and it kind of drags on by the end. I did enjoy it, but I’m not going to return to it unless I'm looking for some calm background music to create a relaxing atmosphere for something

I remember this being a huge smash, I remember her name and the album name, but I either must have made it through those years without hearing a single song, or if I did hear one it went in one ear and out the other. Today I had to listen to the whole thing, and it absolutely did go in one ear and out the other. It's just... Nothing. Nothing music. Music for people who don't like music. Unacceptably meh. It would be utterly bewildering that this sold so many copies of I didn't already know that there are a lot of very silly people out there. But what do I know. People can like what they like. But for me this was a genuinely torrid experience. It should be nowhere near a list such as this, but the fact that it was so excruciatingly successful means I must give it two stars instead of the one it deserves, and concede that its popularity earns its spot here.

Really surprised by how good this album actually is. I’d only heard “Don’t Know Why” and had kind of written the whole album off as just kind of breathy/sappy pseudo jazz. Boy, was I wrong. Excellent songs, great vocals, understated production. Listening to the whole album was a pleasure.

Smooth voice.

I always forget to listen to Norah jones and when I do, I absolutely love it. Amazing rainy day album that just makes me feel so cozy

I forced myself to listen to a Radiohead album, so I suppose I owe it to Norah to listen to hers. But my god I wanted to turn it off. I could tolerate one track if it came on the radio. Maybe. But if you’d have said it was the same song on repeat I would have fallen for it. Apparently there’s a Super Deluxe version of this album with two additional discs. Such excite. One out of five for this album. Five out of five for me actually making it to the end. Standout track - Seven Years

Some bops but a very slow album as per her style. Just listened

Not my music

Pop-jazz of it's time, but held my attention with some gorgeous lyrics

Pretty pleasant.

Lo tengo que por aun

This is what they play at the starbucks in purgatory

Not bad, mostly same

70/100 favourite track - "Come Away With Me" least favourite track - none (they're all extremely consistent in quality)

Pretty much perfect.

it's fine

Soothing like a warm hug after a long day :)

This album finds power in simplicity. It's mostly just Norah over some simple, piano-heavy arrangements, but it works very well. The piano playing is so calming and beautiful and she is a very good singer. Kind of reminds me of Adele, but Adele is more of a powerful singer with strong presence whereas Norah is more gentle. I've got to see you Again is giving Amy Winehouse vibes. Painter Song feels like being in a cafe in Paris with some random dude playing jazz on the street. Good vibes. And Shoot the Moon is super underrated and a personal favorite. This is the ultimate comfort album to me.

I appreciate the piano, her voice and the comfort that this combination brings.

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Very pleasant

Så hyggeligt! Elsker Norah Jones stemme og de meget jazzede tilgange til popmusikken, samtidig med stadig at lege meget med format og arrangementer i løbet af albummet. Det bliver ikke for ensformigt 5 stjerner for at anbefale noget fedt jeg ellers aldrig ville have sat på selv

coffee shop vibes in the 2010s

Outstanding album. This album would be better on a Saturday night trying to make time, it's still pretty good for a Tuesday morning. While this isn't my style of music for everyday listening, everything about this album is above average.

another 90s jam 3.5/5

Such an incredibly beautiful album. Norah’s voice is mesmerizing. One of the greatest debuts of all-time.

Really not for me. Nice voice though. It's not unpleasant in the background

A real surprise for me. I thought this record would bore me but I've replayed it a few times. It's just beautiful and immediately relaxes every part of your soul. Favourite track: Shoot The Moon

She had such a great voice and was a nice break from mainstream music at the time.

Album 20/1001 This might be my old age speaking, but that was more relaxing than drifting off with a cat kneading softly on your lap, purring in time with the crackle of a warm open fire, petrichor drifting through the window, while the patter of rain and the growls of thunder fill the room with tranquil warmth. Utterly delightful. 😌 3 ½ / 5

I had always kind of dismissed Norah Jones at the time this came out as being a bit bland, and middle of the road when it was popular when I was in my early 20s. I liked the record she made with Billie Joe from Green Day on a bunch of traditional songs and it helped me appreciate her voice more. My favourite track was I've Got To See You Again. Also shout out to Norah's podcast where she invites on musical guests: there's a brilliant acoustic version of Sea of Love with The National from a couple of years ago.

🥱, it's fine elevator/shopping mall music, seriously unexciting but I don't dislike or hate it, so gets a ⭐⭐⭐, and my Mum loves it👍

Some nice songs in there but overall too slow for me. Don’t know why and Come Away With me the highlights.

ehh. it's whatever. I don't hate it at all. I like Norah, actually. But it doesn't really belong on this list, does it? It's music for Starbucks, when Starbucks was still a thing that wasn't on every corner.

solid

Added straight to the “listen again” list. Very solid

i remember listening to this album many many years back. it was really nice to revisit it. it’s such a nice, comforting sound. i learned this time around that ”don’t know why” is in fact a cover. jesse harris ended up working a lot with norah and has quite a few songs on this album. he also plays acoustic guitar here. a classic 5 star album for me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Going from Ice Cube’s Predator to this is some kind of whiplash. 5/5 Highlights: Don’t Know Why Seven Years Come Away With Me Turn Me On Nightingale

- cozy autumn - parisian vibe - elegant - beautiful raspy voice simply produced, but very coherent - wasn‘t that abwechslungsreich

It took me years to get into this album. She's got this smooth, smokey, sultry voice that works great on its own, but the production includes a well played and minimally applied set of strings. Percussion is applied like a light seasoning. We're here for her voice, to hear the subtle emotional differences that build on the work of her pen. It's so delicate, it takes a genuine listen to feel it. That can take time, and right off the bat I remember how this might feel bland. It feels long but it works well in the background. Not personally ecstatic about the idea of an extended deluxe version right now. But it's a really good vocal appreciation project in its original tracklist. 3.5/5

Very chill album, but not always very fun.

She voice is just smooth. I remember when this came out and my dad of all people was enamored with it. Seems in his younger days he hung out in jazz clubs and lounges. Said her voice reminded him of those times in those clubs. It is a great relaxing album. I started to listen in the car but realized it had to wait. When I got home and after dinner I put on my headphones and listened. Perfect for an evening to chill with.

chill. vibes. lounge. mellow.

3.3 1x great voice and songs just not my favorite style

3/10

In an era when female pop stars were starting to become more about the image and marketability, there were concerns that raw talent was beginning to take a back seat. Thankfully, artists such as Norah Jones and Alicia Keys proved that the authenticity and uniqueness of female singers would not get lost in the turn of the millennium. Some may criticize Norah Jones for being a "nepo baby" [being the daughter of famed Indian composer Ravi Shankar], but she was estranged from her father at the time she entered the public consciousness with her debut album, 2002's 'Come Away With Me'. It's not her connections that drove this album's success, it was her voice. Jones' relaxed yet sincere voice makes this album such a serene blend of jazz, folk, country and blues. The big hits on this album, 'Don't Know Why', 'Come Away From Me' and 'Turn Me On', are the obvious highlights here, as they perfectly exemplify why Jones deservedly achieved critical acclaim in the early 00s: rich vocals soaring across jazzy slow jams. It's very much a New York sound, rooted in the city's strong jazz atmosphere. Jones is one of those rare artists who found their sound almost immediately, and while the slow-jazz ballads aren't really my thing, I can appreciate the beauty and delicate nature of her voice. She also did an album of folk covers with Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong a decade after her debut, so that's pretty cool too! 4/5

Great, silky sultry voice. Super easy listening.

2.5

One note, couple of decent tracks

Certainly not bad - it's well-produced, well-sung, and well-played - but there's really nothing of substance I liked here. Feels a little like lounge kitsch. Music for airports but not the cool ambient kind. fav tracks: I've Got to See You Again

Another kinda boring with a great voice on it, though there's definitely some cool songwriting moments on here

meh

cute album, amazing voice, a bit cheesy for moments

Fine background music

1st time listen, I think, left me a little underwhelmed, I know.

I’ve heard this album plenty of times. I’ve never actually listened to it though. The album would be a shoe-in for the Sunday sessions at the mythical café Kelvinos if, firstly, it wasn’t such a clichéd choice, and secondly, if said mythical establishment didn’t pride itself on its exceptional taste and broader base of musical knowledge. It’s very, very listenable. It’s great at what it is, and I can understand why it was such a popular choice at other, less well curated, mythical purveyors of caffeinated beverages. Like a poorly described red wine with too much residual sugar content and oak which delivers a degree of popular appeal I’m sure plenty of people describe it as “smooth”.

A few others have commented about the Starbucks connection with this album, so I'll leave that low hanging fruit alone. My other non-musical gripe with the record is that it won the Grammy for Album of the Year over The Rising, which is just ridiculous in my mind. I think the Grammy's are silly anyway, but c'mon. As for the album itself, it's...fine. There's nothing offensive about it. It's tastefully sung and performed. It's not challenging in any way at all. I don't hate that it exists, but it surely doesn't feel necessary, especially being on this list. One of my gripes with the list is that artists like Def Leppard are on it, but even that I can understand in terms of a genre they represent. This album doesn't really feel like it represents anything much, other than something that wasn't typically selling in 2002. And again, now we're back to the Starbucks thing. My main problem now is rating it. Two seems too low and three seems too high. I guess I'll decide in the morning.

coffee shop and those early 2000's vibes

Cozy-sounding record with solid songwriting

Nora Jones makes jazz singing fresh, modern, and accessible. This is not the most amazing jazz performance of all time (the range is a bit limited), but few jazz singers of make their audience so hcomfortable. Her voice is a warm & fluffy blanket on a rainy day — listening is a joy. A 4.

Listens: 1 Standout Tracks: Not enough time spent listening. I didn't get enough time to listen to to this thoroughly. Nora has a nice voice, but I wasn't familiar with any of the tracks on the album. I've heard her before over the radio, but it must have been from songs are on other albums.

Pleasant. That’s all.

It's been years since I've listened to this, and I was a little worried it would feel like an album that had served its purpose and was more a document than an experience. Well, it does feel of its time in places, but in others, Jones's thoughtful piano playing and probing voice still pulled me out of myself.

Aw hell, I just love this album. I don’t know if it belongs on this list but I’m not smart enough to know these things. I just remember when this album came out and NPR wags were all like, hey, it’s Ravi Shankar’s daughter, etc. This album hits me in my Eva Cassidy and Patsy Cline sweet spots.

My wife and I listened to this album a lot when we were first dating (at her behest.) It has a special place in my heart. Update: Been listening to this more lately and there are some choices Norah Makes with her vocal delivery that I find really stunning.

The one word I associated with Norah Jones before listening to this? 'Boring'. Afterwards? Still not my thing but I can appreciate the effort. It was listenable, and the musicianship was nice, and even Come Away With Me (which I associated with easy listening boredom) was quite enjoyable. Best song was I've Got to See You Again, largely because of t more interesting instrumentation and arrangement. Oddly I didn't really like the Painter but I liked how the vocals and guitar mixed in my headphones. Also why has nobody ever seemed to have commented that One Flight Down has clearly stolen from How Deep Is Your Love? Also, I also previously thought she was British.

This album was my bedtime album for an entire year. Nothing but love

I don't really want to like this. It is the favourite album of my old Catholic school's head teacher. I feel like that should sum it up... It's very inoffensive... However... It's just really good isn't it. Really well played and catchy and the sounds are lovely. Damnit.

Almost feels like a Christmas album

Very relaxing 😌

A bit dynamically flat, Shoot the Moon is quite nice though

Unfortunately, Norah Jones was ruined for me by somebody from my past, but for the sake of this review let's ignore that, yeah? Cool. I challenged myself to listen to the 2.5-hour Super Deluxe Edition, because I'm a masochist, apparently. It was worthwhile, though not something I'd return to on my own accord. I liked a lot of this, though I will admit a lot of the singer-songwriter type of music tends to become background music for me while I work on other tasks; I don't find myself very engaged by it. However, I enjoyed the more jazz-influenced sound this album has more than the folksy projects in that same singer-songwriter realm that I've listened to before during this 1001 adventure. I had some favorites from this album: "Don't Know Why," of course, and "World of Trouble (Demo)," "Something is Calling You (First Sessions Outtake / Tabla Version)," and "Lonestar (First Sessions Demo)." Between this and the deluxe version of the The Verve project I listened to this past week as part of this journey, I'm noticing that springing the extra time on the deluxe versions pays off. Sometimes the demo or alternate take of a track has a unique twist on it that resonates more with me. Has been an interesting observation from this undertaking. Anyway, I enjoyed this, but I don't see myself intentionally returning to it often. It's great to have playing in the background while working on mundane tasks to lift your mood and spirits. Of course, Norah Jones has a gorgeous voice; that rasp is to die for. All in all, a good project and worthwhile listen, but not my speed or interests if I were going out of my way.

She has a nice voice, but overall too slow for my taste.

Eu gostei bastante

It's a classic, and I really enjoy the production. The instrumentation is precise, making it a fantastic experience to listen to on headphones. At times, it's sweet and a bit corny, but that's part of its charm. Norah Jones' voice is lovely and calm; it helps me relax.

veoma spore pesme nije za mene

Norah Jones has a beautiful voice. this album reminds me of our family vacation in Oceanside. We rented someone's condo and they had this album, and I played it over and over. (This was way before Air bnb) Nostolgia aside, a lot of the songs sound the same and I found myself not really paying attention at some points.

It’s chill and nice and coffee shop core but it’s just kind of fine!

Not actively unpleasant but instantly forgettable. Like a dream that slips away before you can really remember what happened. I’m sure it’s a 5 for someone.

This is the kind of music you put on when you want your plants to feel something, but not too much. Justification the ablum is a blob of Norah slow whaling in a beautiful monotone.

What can I say about this? She's a good singer with a nice voice. That's about all there is to it. Not my kind of mush and doesn't stand out beyond the gazillion other offerings doing the same thing.

This was a nice listen. Very easy listening. I’ve seen this record cover a million times. When I worked at a music store, there was a huge poster of this record on the wall. I never gave it a shot as it didn’t fit my wheelhouse of music at the time. It doesn’t really at this moment in time either but given this albums generator, what a better excuse to try new things? Despite the breathy vocals that kind of get tiresome, Norah Jones has a lovely jazzy voice. I’d listen to this again, more so as background music though. That’s not necessarily a bad thing either.

fire

Boring

this record was huge when it came out. i knew every song despite never intentionally listening to it.

A very sweet, soulful album filled with acoustic and piano melodies and wonderful vocals. Not the most energetic album, but wonderful to listen to while enjoying a coffee, sitting under a blanket, watching the rain.

Not for me but over all not bad

It's aged quite well.

Fantastic

Not for me. Lovely songs and arrangements but just not my style

Very gorgeous songs, love the instrumental breaks that go wild throughout as well.

Aight

Pretty voice, but pretty dull music. Uninventive and uninspired backing which exists purely as a cushion for the singing to rest upon, which is a concept I can't really get to grips with - the whole package needs to be part of some kind of unifying statement or vision for me, not just window dressing.

🥱

Grand. Not my cup of tea

She has a pretty voice but I don’t understand why this is on this list.

Beautiful voice but the music is boring

Three words. Dull as ditchwater.

So so dull. No personality, no edge - could be anyone singing those songs. That it's a Nepo baby makes this a firm one star.

Low 1 "Alexa, play chill music" Worst album yet. It feels incredibly empty, ai generated even. If I gave amy winehouse a 2 this has to be a low 1. Take away Amy's voice, her cutting lyrics, the modern twist on the instrumentals and what's left is this album. Ie absolutely nothing. The voice doesn't interest me, the backing and songs are utterly bland. Pure background cafe music

Genre: Jazz Pop Norah Jones kind of fucked the game up with this. The musical landscape was becoming dominated with electronic and hip hop sounds, but then here came Ravi Shankar’s daughter from the top ropes, with acoustic, jazzy ballads. This shit was everywhere. I can’t believe how many copies of this record have sold, it’s staggering, and listening to it nowadays…you really had to be there, I guess. Norah’s got a great voice, and the singles still hit like they did when I was a kid, but this album is pretty meh. Good for Norah, though. 3/5

Some genuine nostalgia fodder in here for me

Everyone who has been to a cafe has heard this. No one NEEDS to.

Amazing album. Every song is a banger! Perfect listen for moody days.

elegent dinner music 2/5

It was good. Amy Winehouse without the flair. The instrumentation was good and the song writing was good. Not super memorable but I’ll probably go back to it

i dont think ive listened to anything this smooth since ever. even though this is mostly a cover album, these songs sounded like originals and at the same time a respectful reflection of the artists who spent time writing them.

Lot of reviewers here don’t like the polished performances by world class musicians. I do.

Relaxing.

One great song, the rest serviceable.

Voix claire mais chaude - un album très mignon qui s'écoute tout seul. Sonne parfois un peu trop "noël" à mon goût, mais c'est un défaut du genre plus que de l'album.

Très basique, musique que mes parents écoutent souvent. M’indiffère

Belle voix, instrumental cookie-cutter qui pourrait être généré par l'IA.. zZzZz

I played this and my daughter's boyfriend said that they play it in the restaurant he works in. Which makes sense. Forgot it was on for the most part. There are very few stand out tracks, very little experimentation. But it does what it intended to do well. I could say I like it, and listen a few times (like I did with KD lang's Ingenue) but in a few years, I'd never play it.

Refreshing change

Like time travelling back to the early noughties. Loved.

Decent album, a bit too dull and lullaby like for my tastes, an easy listen though that would fit right in as background music in a lot of situations.

Not bad but all the songs blended together in my brain but not in a good way

Simply stunning. Still.

I love this album very much

Charlotte says: I don’t like this one mom

This album is definitely an album album if you know what I mean, it has the same feel throughout, so much that a lot of the songs definitely sound the same, other than a couple standouts. Definitely the kind of record you would stick on for lounging or to listen to on a solo road trip on an empty road or something. Not to take away from the artistic nature behind it or anything, it’s definitely meant to serve this purpose as she even described it so as a “moody” album. Mostly jazzy inspired pop with gentle acoustic guitar and piano with soft vocals with not much variety but still good except maybe too long as it doesn’t have enough ideas to justify the length. Overall, 6.5/10.

Riktigt bra grejer! Soft och småjazzigt. Väl ackompanjerat med stämningsfull sång. Skön groove i Hank Williamscovern Cold Cold Heart.

Sweet and soulful, if not a bit boring.

this was actually crazy that this was the album today bc caitlyn literally just recommended me to listen to it!! so i listened thinking of her and it’s not my typical vibe but it felt so peaceful and sweet to listen to

нормалек, претензий нет, слушать приятно.

i didn’t realise i’d entered a cosy new york coffee shop…

This album gets a five, mostly for personal reasons, but it’s also a great album. In my early 20s this album was the most romantic album I had ever heard. Naturally, still being in the dating scene at the time this album was THE Go-To playlist, or dissected for mix tapes. There was something about Norah’s scratchy croon that was endearing, honest, and absolutely beautiful. There is not a bad song on this entire album. Don’t Know Why was a confessional that I think we all experienced, and the Hank Williams Cold Cold Heart was better than the original. Feeling’ the Same Way and Turn Me On are playful love songs, especially the latter with its bluesy drawl. Lonestar was a bit country, and I’ve Got to See You Again was like a sexy Argentinian Tango. The Long Day was the song I used to play on repeat at the end of a long night or week when I wanted to be alone but not lonely. I found comfort in Norah when there was no one else. But Come Away With Me was the first song I danced to with my last girlfriend, and the first song with my wife at our wedding three years later. For me, this is a top album of all time.

Random thoughts: * I remember when this album came out and we all went crazy for this. As chill and jazzy as crazy can be considering the mood of this music. * This was like getting out an old cozy blanket. This just felt nice and amazing listening to these tunes again. * I also got to see Norah Jones live at the Beacon theatre during the time of this album's height. It was as chill and cool as you can imagine. * Norah has had moments since then but nothing really captured our attention like this first fresh album which holds up surprisingly well. * Top tracks here: "Don't Know Why", "Feelin The Same Way", "Come Away With Me", and "Turn Me On". * Solid listen that I need to remember when I need a chill listen for my mood.

It's pleasant. Don't bother unless you have kids or are over 35 :)

Leisurely, groovy, sensuous, almost luxurious - the musicality is so high and the consistency unbeatable.

This album sounds exactly Iike what you’d expect if you know the singles. Do with that information as you see fit.

I mean she has a beautiful voice but goddamn am I bored

Oh so cozy, we usually listened to it in the mornings when I was a kid so maybe biased

Thanx. I'm good.

Great album and just plain easy to listen to. Had no idea she was Ravi Shankar's kiddo?!

Easy to love this album. She's a wonderful vocalist, the songs are beautiful, and I love a stand up bass.

Magic.

Day 16 She clearly has a great voice but I didn’t enjoy this album at all, just not to my personal tastes. 2/10 Highlight Cold cold heart

Great album. I don’t know why I never listened to this before.

Love her

"Blues-pop", a genre I didn't even think would exist, and now I know it does. This is some sort of throwback monstrosity, no substance, just a bland crooner crooning out some pap. If this were playing in Starbucks, I would turn around and walk out. If this were playing on a telephone hold, I would hang up. This really is utter and unremitting shite, 1 star.

Good songwriting. Wish the instrumentation was a bit more varied

Not a fan, music is nice but Norah's voice with almost no interesting inflections makes me want to stay away from her music

Elle a une jolie voix, c'est confortable. Ni désagréable, ni transcendant. L'équivalent d'une petite eau chaude avec un plaid et un chat sur les genoux, mais en regardant des épisodes de Derrick. T'es confort, mais c'est quand même un peu chiant.

Never heard this, but I remember it being a huge hit with boring parents back when I was a teenager. I imagine it's similar to Jamie Cullum... and yes, it's a similar schtick. Her voice is lovely, and some of the songs are pretty good. But there's something unfathomably dull about the whole thing. A pastiche of old jazz-pop-blues-country singers, mixed into a grey soup that tastes of nothing. Some session musicians going through the motions. Please, I just want to feel something here. Anything! 2*

Boring Muzak for elevators

Beautiful album with a lot of outstanding songs. For me, one of the most recognizable voices.

Breezy beautiful voice and music. Easy listening

I am trying hard not to write the words "wallpaper" or "soccer mom dinner party background music" so instead I will just say that Jones' voice is pleasant and her singing is solid but the material here is not particularly risk-taking or adventurous.

Don't Know Why - From someone who doesn't really listen to "Bossa Nova" all that much, this is a great gateway to what that genre is. Not a bad opening. 7/10 Seven Years - Will probably add this one to my acoustic playlist. Need something to calm you down after a long day's work? This will suffice nicely. 8/10 Cold Cold Heart - This wins the award for "Most likely to play at the end of the night at a jazz club as everyone leaves". Again, perfect for what it is. Not my personal go-to, but perfectly alright. 7/10 Feelin' The Same Way - Country-ish. Would play while driving down a road in the middle of the flatlands alone in the middle of the night. 7/10 Come Away With Me - Again, country-ish. Almost too slow for my liking, but if I ever needed a kid to go to sleep, I would probably have this, or something like this, at the ready. 6/10 Shoot The Moon - Is this a country album? Cause I think this is morphing into a country album. Similar to Come Away With Me, but I would probably pick this one if given the option because there's more stuff going on for me to get lost in. 7/10 Turn Me On - Sike, we're back to jazz. Hereby awarded "Most likely to be played at the wedding during the part towards the end when everyone slow dances with their partner after all the hype songs have already been played and everyone's sweaty and tired and ready to go home". PFWII(Perfect for what it is, thought I'd acronym it at this point). 7/10 Lonestar - Wait, actually sike again, we're back to country. A bit more on the basic side. Would probably skip this one the most. Still kinda decent, but, in my opinion, a bit more boring than what I've heard so far. 5/10 I've Got To See You Again - Back to jazz again. Love the risque, kinda suave feel of this one. Probably the most interesting listen so far. 8/10 Painter Song - Wins the "Most likely to be played by a guy sitting on his porch on the plains at night as he looks at the stars and reflects on his life". Also, a harmonica. Frick yeah. Paint analogy that is worded and blended into the song beautifully. Frickety frick yeah. Find me in 80 years playing this one on my old, worn-down guitar with my wife on harmonica on the plains of Wyoming. 8/10 One Flight Down - Back to jazz again. Kinda basic drum beat brings this one down a bit. Decent for what it is. 7/10 Nightingale - "Hey, drummer, give me your best groovy fill stuff". Heck. Yeah. Kept my attention more than any other song here. As a drummer myself, this is the most entertaining song on this album. 9/10 The Long Day Is Over - A bit too slow for my taste, but would probably play at the end of a long day(hence the name). 7/10 The Nearness of You - Piano's time to shine. Pretty nice ending. 7/10 Overall, 7.5/10. Not a bad one. As someone who isn't really into lighter, slower stuff, this was a pretty nice intro into the world of light, slow stuff. The mix of country and jazz throughout added some nice variety. Would probably put this one on one day if I need some help going to sleep or studying late at night.

liking the first 3 songs so far, "feelin the same way" reminds me of dorfromantik, super easy listening, relaxing, lots of gituar, vocals, some piano, soothing, "don't know why" best song "turn me on" has good piano and is a little romanitc, "one flight down" is a nice slow jazzy song with good synth/organ and piano

Classic.

Very boring

Just want to sit by the couch with a warm fire on and settle into a good book.

Not for me but quite good for what it is. Norah's voice is lovely and the piano is playing is nicely feelings laden. I just don't really connect with albums like this. They feel a bit too much like that type of easy listening jazz they play in restaurants and doctors waiting rooms. However I'm not mad I listened to it and on some objective level (not that any such thing exists) I do think this is well made. Really 2.5 rather than 3 but 2 felt low.

Sweet, breathy jazz pop.

It's fine! Why is it on this list? Most of these are perfectly adequate covers of standards.

I appreciate the global coffee house vibes, but it’s just not really my jam. 2.5 stars.

Everyone always asks me if I named my kid after her. I didn’t. 🤪 But she’s got an amazing voice.

Before this, I could have sworn I e never listened to Norah Jones before. Some how I know that first song. I’m not mad about it. She’s got that sultry soul voice. Dang, I really am in my 30s.

3.5

My favorite album of the 21st Century. I absolutely adore this album! 10 ★★★★★

Love her voic and the wonderful musicianship, and the laid-back style is really nice. 5 stars

So, from an objective standpoint, I think this is a very good album. Norah's a great singer who has surrounded herself with good musicians and the songs are all fine. Still, there's something I don't quite like about it. It feels very safe. Movie people talk about films being Oscar bait a lot, and this feels like Grammy bait. Slightly jazzy, slightly bluesy ballads with pristine, timeless production. So, while I think it's good, I think it's also a little lacking in the excitement department and that holds me back a bit. Highlights for me are probably "Don't Know Why" and the title track. I also kind of appreciated the countryish "Lonestar" for bringing a different vibe to the album. 3.5 stars.

4.5

The ultimate coffee shop album. Very smooth, classy and unobtrusive and whilst it’s on is eminently warm and delicious. I’ve put this on at work maybe a hundred times but even now I can only recall Don’t Know Why and the title track as actual distinct songs so clearly not the most memorable opus ever written. 3.5 stars.

Such a time capsule album. It’s not my style but she’s damn talented.

3.8

[1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die #259]: I'll just start saying that I find this album to be very mediocre and a bit boring. When all the album feels like you are hearing the exact same song over and over again, and that song happens to just be a bit decent, the experience is not going to be pleasent. I'll have to agree on the fact that this record has a certain feeling of comfort thanks to how nice she sings an how well produced it is. Nevertheless, I don't believe this sensation is enough for me to come back to it, as it is the only rewarding feeling that I get from this album. I might be giving the impression that I didn't like this album, but it actually stands in a fine line between me enjoying and not enjoying it. I'll leave the review saying that I find this to be just background music.

Some good songs on there

Love Jazz and Blues and grew up thinking she was cute but just 2 stars cause the album is pretty boring and melancholy.

not the album for me but was nicely made Will I listen to again: 1%

She really just seems like a diet Fiona Apple with softer songwriting. Every song sounded nearly identical and it really started to become easy to tune out towards the middle. A bit of a relaxing listen, but still not good.

Instrumentally it's a strong 4 but I am not a biggest fan of her voice.

I have heard it before as I have been in a coffee shop in the last 20 odd years. She’s talented and has a great voice but it’s just boring. Starting to understand the criteria for this list less and less.

4/5. There is a clear sense of inspiration Norah gets when singing these songs of jazz and pop, and she does a good job but it does feel at times more like a tribute album rather than a solo album. Even the original songs feel written by someone else, and it's not due to a lack of experience or age, but rather the feeling is not fully there. Reading the liner notes confirms my suspicions unfortunately, similar to Taylor Swift. I did still enjoy the album as a whole but I can't say it's perfect, as not all songs reach that level of passion needed for these lyrics. Granted, her songs she writes do stand out and her piano playing does bring out that passion when needed. I think this feels like an album that if waited a year, would have some covers but would mostly be self-written songs and it would be awesome. I'm giving it a 4/5 due to her singing alone but could definitely be better. Best Song: Come Away with Me, Nightingale, The Long Day Is Over

Exactly the shit you'll hear in a café at 9pm

I know almost nothing about Norah Jones or this album. I heard some very chill and laid-back jazz-adjacent music. She also has a very nice voice. Unfortunately, the overall effect is it sounds like a Starbucks' CD music sampler from 2002 or background music from an episode of Ally McBeal. Apparently this album was popular and critically acclaimed, but listening today it sounds generic and it is a little boring.

Difficile de dire que c'est un mauvais album mais ce n'est pas non plus un bon album.

It's a chill album. Maybe too calm for me.

No sir don't like it