Come Away With Me

I had the idea this was a jazz album. There is some jazz on it but also blues and country. Overall it is a very pleasant set of easy listening songs, nothing challenging here.

I'm struggling to understand how I've never heard of Norah Jones before. It's not my favorite kind of music, but reading into who she is, the successes she's had, and from what time period she had it, it's strange that this is my introduction. But outside of that -- It seems a purposeful and soulful record. She's certainly a good singer, though I must admit the vocal style seems like a precursor to cursive singing. It's not all the way there so it's fine, but there are elements. I think the instrumental is kinda lack luster. It could do a lot more to accompany the melody on a lot of these songs. It only does just barely enough to make a place for a melody to go, which is okay but I wish it did more. It seems like a catalogue of first dance songs, which maybe was the goal, but 14 consecutive love songs was quite a bit too much for me. Not a dynamic album. It's sweet and nice and that's about it for all 45 minutes. It think Nightingale is the best of what this album does. The backing track does like 25% more and makes the song much more of an experience than most of the album. 2.9/5

Leuk. Deftig en charmant.

Nice and relaxing music. Beautiful vocals!

Singing is good, production is awesome with really warm sounds of piano and double bass. The songs are diverse, but all of them are so mellow and it feels that dynamics of music haven't changed throughout the whole thing, so it was tiring listen.

The earliest edition of the book is showing its age here. At the time, this kind of piano singer-songwriter stuff like Alicia Keys and Ben Folds was the primo-deluxe shit, but now it's very much just a trend of the early 00s that came and went. The songs on this are nice and relaxing, but not really anything all that good. I think it's more interesting how this album won 5 Grammys, yet now it seems to almost be forgotten.

“Turn Me On” was excellent and other than that this album was a little meh but still decent

mcdonald's music

first song banger but i got a bit bored probably cause i was revising at the time

Some nice songs but not my genre and a little boring

Sweet, chill, coffee shop vibes. But still cuts a little to close to muzak for my taste perhaps that's just remembering this type of stuff playing in retail contexts. 3/5. Sounds nice at least.

Does what it sets out to do well, be lounge music. It's a pleasant listen in the background but not something I'd seek out again in my own time. No complaints if it was playing in a public space though

Some classics on this album - can’t go past ‘Don’t Know Why’ and ‘Come Away With Me’! But the rest of the album was pretty samey and not too memorable. A nice listen but not groundbreaking

It's funny that we got this right after the very similar K.D. Lang album yesterday. The songwriting is a little better, the voice different, but the vibe is very similar. I think this album got such a positive review on release because it was a breath of relaxing positivity, and the return of not so generic pop music to, well, pop music. At least in America, this came out after an absolute mess of a year where everything changed and the whole country, and ultimately the world, got demonstrably worse. This is unchallenging, smooth, and comforting music. People needed that. Now that we're all numb to everything because everything has gone to shit, it doesn't sound quite as innovative or needed. That isn't to say that it isn't good. She's a great singer and the laid back instrumentals mostly stay in the pop-jazz/contemporary singer songwriter world. There's a little Texas-twang in here but I wouldnt' call any of it country music, not even "Lonestar". This makes it accessible to more people, and in turn more accessible for plaudits. Overall it makes for an easy listen. Something you put on when you are doing something else and need a little warmth in the activity. I think this was good but it's a very situational record.

In which an undeniably talent vocalist sings a bunch of songs that feel scientifically design to leave my brain without a trace the moment they are done.

will this album blow anyone's mind, no of course not, is her voice amazing, YES. random memory of someone on my school's Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award trip singing Norah Jones songs as we walked along the coast in the south of England with our massive rucksacks and our Pot Noodles. we accidentally walked 9km in the wrong direction and had to be picked up in a minibus but we still got the award.

Lovely voice, beautiful songs, the best thing that could be playing when you walk into a coffee shop. What else would you expect from ravi Shankar’s daughter?(!)

Most unexpected lyric: “[…] die in ecstasy.” Not too unexpected lyric: “[… ] feelin’ the same way all over again.” The latter very aptly explains my emotions toward this collection of songs, because I would have wished for more of the former. Not dying, of course, but some more ecstasy would have been nice. While the album flows (occasionally) quite beautifully, an occasional upping of the BPM would have provided some much-needed variation. Regrettably, the record sometimes sounds like expensive session musicians making music for rich people to dine to. Yeah, I know this is unfair and maybe incorrect. However, I will gladly acknowledge this: the minds involved knew how to write intriguing melodies, and Norah’s voice is incredible - incredibly smooth, with pitch that is just… wow. Oh, to have a voice like this. Unfortunately, it's the steady mid-tempo mélange of jazz and soft rock/pop, country, and blues-y figures that doesn’t do much for me. Those marketing jerks would probably label "Come Away With Me" as “music like a warm blanket to wrap around you on a rainy autumn day.” Now, it’s incredibly cold in Europe these days, and I actually do want to hide under my sheets and call it a day - so that blanket-ness earns a bonus point today.

Don't Know Why : ★★★☆☆ Seven Years : ★★★☆☆ Cold Cold Heart : ★★☆☆☆ Feelin' The Same Way : ★★★★☆ Come Away With Me : ★★☆☆☆ Shoot The moon : ★★☆☆☆ Turn Me On : ★★☆☆☆ Lonestar : ★★★☆☆ I've Got To See You Again : ★★★★★ Painter Song : ★★★☆☆ One Flight Down : ★★★☆☆ Nightingale : ★★★☆☆ The Long Day Is Over : ★★★★☆ The Nearness Of You : ★★★☆☆ Overall : ★★★☆☆

Väldigt fint. Lite mycket mellanmjölk bitvis.

Relaxing for my travel day

I liked this album, especially the jazzier parts. I usually have headphones on at Starbucks, so listening to this for the first time lol (but tbh I probably would've tuned this out if I heard it in public)

This album is not what I usually listen to. But it is very relaxing and subtly technical. And Jones’s voice is magnificent.

The first song is really sweet but it’s just another one hit album

Very soft album

It's good, but I don't know if I would want to listen to it again. favorite track is the title track

Classy piano music by a hot woman. How bad could it be?

I like her voice and it fits perfectly into the style of songs she writes, but when it's this incredibly mellow I just find it hard to stay attentive to it

Weird that she’s Ravi Shankar’s daughter. Anands Shankar from two days ago is her cousin (he’s Ravi’s nephew). This was fine — nothing I need to hear again. Thought she would have written more of these.

Liked the songs I knew (don’t know why, come away with me, shoot the moon), didn’t love anything else. Easy listening.

What a voice!

I can appreciate the talent, but not something I would put on for my listening pleasure

GOING IN: No strong feelings LISTENED WHILE: chillin' at home FAMILIARITY: Listened to it many times SKIP RATE: Played it straight through REPLAY VALUE: Might come back to it DISCOVERY CURVE: Warmed up nicely ALBUM ARC: Strong start, tailed off VERDICT: Fair enough BODY'S VERDICT: Sitting nicely - Motionless appreciation FAVOURITE TRACK: My Rating: 3

Simpático.

161/1089 5 seconds into the first track… “oooh THAT’S Norah Jones”, nice and chill 00s singer-songwriter vibe it was a nice album, quite good movie-soundtrack-esque bg music. I think it would’ve been greatly elevated if 1 or 2 of the track were more uptempo and varied because it did kind of stay at the same level for the whole runtime. faves: Nightingale, Shoot The Moon, I’ve Got To See You Again, Feelin’ The Same Way, Don’t Know Why 60/100

Soft. Subtle. Straight down the line.

This album is right on the edge. Some tracks are beautiful while others tip over into the pure schmaltz.

I've known _of_ Norah Jones for a long time, but always thought of her as yet another pop musician, maybe more in the singer/songwriter style as Kate Bush or Tori Amos, but anyway. Imagine my surprise to listening to a talented jazz singer, or one that sounds like one to me, vocalize her way through emotions and even reactions. While the music is not my favourite, not even in the top 10 styles of music, I can see myself listening to this album in a very specific instance and quite enjoying myself. It is very pretty.

Not bad, mellow

6/10 Feels like autumn, decent I know this is Jazz and is supposed to be slow but at times the slowness feels more like emptiness

/5 Stars Top Songs: Come Away With Me, Nightingale, Seven Years,

Norah has such a lovely voice. While some of the album ran into each other I still found it pleasant. I had never heard track 9: I've got to see you again and I really loved it. I probably wouldn't put this in my regular rotation but I appreciate it.

Just a nice album.

Wirklich noch nie zuvor gehört, aber mal was anderes. Gefällt mir :)

Norah Jones’ voice is amazing. The songs are just kinda ok.

Not exactly my kind of music but I enjoyed one song enough to like it

Don't normally love the genre, but this is the best of it. Great background music and incredible vocals. Not sure I would relisten except if I was trying to focus on work, but really enjoyed despite not usually being my thing. Opening track obviously amazing.

this is nice. jazzy and calming. what's the balance with having some stand out tracks with some fillers versus everything just sounding the same?

Lovely voice, quite calm music, but not my style

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This is what happens when country and smooth jazz come together. I am really not surprised that it has been the soundtrack to hundreds of dinner parties.

I know this one already, so will likely skip

Nice for listening to in coffee shop on the early 2000 but a little tame for my taste . Great voice , nice playing on nice songs . Nice but nothing more

i liked it

The only album so far that I do have on CD... This album carries a lot of nostalgia for me, even if it does get a bit tedious at times. If this came on in a coffee shop, I would smile and think of my mom. It's funny to think that when this came out, it was treated as the only album in the world. Don't Know Why is a basic choice but it is the only song that truly stands out even after YEARS of listening.

I recognize the first song. Its ok, not my music, but probably nice in a coffee shop or bookstore.

Ah. Bomo vidl. Spomnim se, ko je album izšel, takrat mi itak ni bla všeč taka muska. S prve zarad tega poznam prvi, "Don't Know Why" in pa seveda najbolj znani komad, "Come Away With Me". Mi je pa zdaj bizarno, da je bla Norah takrat stara samo okoli 21. Tedva ta poznana od prej sta itak dobra komada, lepa - ne morš to zanikat. Mi je pa "Come Away With Me" še zmer brutalno preveč chill in počasen. "I've Got to See You Again" mi je kul. Melodija klavirja v "Nightingale"mi je všeč. Načeloma je pa cel album eno in isto, kar se vajba tiče. In to ni moj vajb. Rabim mal več. To je zame background muska - prijetna za uho, ni mi pa za bolj podrobno poslušanje zanimiva.

2/3. This album sounds as pretty as Norah Jones looks. It's all very much in one mood and theme (love, longing, heartbreak, etc.), so definitely not something to put on all the time, but her voice is incredible, the instrumentation is soothing and exciting at the same time, and generally speaking this just sounded great. Great lyrics too.

solidno. lijepo i polagano. na trenutke me podsjeća na emi vajnhaus, posebice u pjesmi cold cold heart, koja mi je ujedno bila najbolja. al sve u svemu nije da padneš na guzicu

norah has a really pleasant voice and the album is not bad to listen to, but this album has really never done anything for me. this was in heavy rotation in my parents' car when i was a kid and outside of 'don't know why,' this album is so MOR that i can't help but feel apathetic about it. it's nice and pleasant, but that's about it. it's not mindblowing or innovative in any way. it's inoffensive. that's really all i can say.

This is a hell of a debut album, especially for her to be 23. It was a relaxing listen, she’s got a really nice voice. Not really my type of music so I doubt I’ll go back to it but it was nice to have as background music while I was working

Aggressively normal vocal jazz

Nice voice. Untaxing listen. perfect background music for pottering around

This another one I've never heard of before and therefore had no expectations... or so I thought. But this album made me feel odd, like I'm sitting in the back of the car on a long drive with my mother behind the wheel sort of strange. It feels like that, like a drive in the snow or even like watching a beautiful woman sing at a ballroom, just gentle yet elegant. It does have an aggressively early 2000 vibe and I imagine you'd have heard this in every coffee and perfume shop for a little while. Singer songwriter continues to be a personal favourite genre, it's so deeply intimate and tender and the album is the perfect length for that sort of feel but to recency it does mean I want to give direct comparison to Tracy Chapman, and in that instance I'd say this album has lower peaks but is more consistent, but it's also like 25 years later and that accounts for something. I wouldn't ever dare say this album is boring, but I can't particularly sing its praises either as it's absolutely a nice chill listen but it's not particularly exciting. As said before, nothing wrong with that but in this instance it's difficult. I wouldn't necessarily seek this out but I also wouldn't skip any songs which places is in a weird scenario in this list where a lot of these albums are immensely influential and weird and different this is just... not. It's going to be a 3 star but as of this point this is the most I've enjoyed a 3 star album but it's just not got enough interest for me to really consider it's influence properly. Best songs: Don't Know Why, Shoot The Moon Worst song: N/A Rank compared to everything else so far: 16/19 (Below Daydream Nation, above This Year's Model)

Don't know why was my favorite. I really love Norah Jones, but her voice and vibe were a little slow and sleepy for me, especially at this point my my life, I need something more hype to keep me awake.

Very middle of the road and just fine. It’s alright enough to just kinda have on, but it’s also not very interesting. I made the mistake of listening to an Abbey Lincoln song halfway through to remind myself how other actual jazz singing is, and it made it nearly impossible to come back to Norah Jones. She just isn’t anywhere near the same level

Beautiful voice, fine in the background of a homey coffee shop or something, but most of this really does nothing for me. 2.5/5 I think I have to round this up. It’s exactly middle-of-the-road, milquetoast nonsense, but I don’t hate it. It’s not good, but the production is tight, her musicians are good, her voice is nice. But oh my gosh, the songwriting is so boring. I don’t want to give it three stars, but it’s not a 2-star record at all either.

good voice, so minimum 3

This was pleasant to listen to but I didn’t save anything. Strong 3.

Norah Jones does come to her precocious jazz stylings honestly, and her piano and smooth as silk voice are as inoffensive as any happy hour at a cocktail bar. But the energy and edge of youth is missing for me on this record. It’s bland and forgettable, background chill for the masses.

Easy listening and she has a great voice. Some of the slower, more basic, pop-tinged numbers are not good, but they're forgivable. Also, it's possible to write a review of this album without mentioning coffee houses. 3.0/5.0: Good

i knew the name but wouldnt have been able to tell you a single song by her. i immediately recognized the first song and realized this would be a long 45 minutes. she has a beautiful voice and the songs are soothing to listen to. it makes for very good background music but i struggle to imagine someone actively listening to this for pleasure.

It is fine, but nothing really grabbed me. I really like the pianist.

Overall a pleasant, if boring album. Norah Jones propped up her career at the right time as corporate coffee shops became big and wanted to promote an environment where you can think or be in a calm place while drinking your overpriced caffeinated beverage and or a sweet pastry. Very uncontroversial and safe, especially after 9/11. This isn't my thing, but it's probably a lot of other peoples thing, the pop minded folks or the boring corporate legal/other world types. I like my music more rock-focused or crazy, none of that is here. Some good instrumental parts are here, but again this just isn't music for me, but definitely has that wide appeal that works so well. Norah is clearly talented (and comes from a music family) and it shows here.

I once shoved a guy at a Sharon Van Etten concert cuz after Norah Jones came out as a surprise guest he wouldn’t put his phone down just started recording the entire concert and I got tired of the bright phone light in my line of sight. Shoving him was probably taking things a step too far but it sorta makes me laugh now. Anyway, the album has mass appeal. Nothing wrong with that.

Norah Jones is a fantastic jazz vocalist. Don't Know Why will always be a classic for me.

Lovely voice, great background album

загалом непогано, але мені занадто тягуче

Музика під настрій, хоча Don't Know Why і Turn Me On зі мною більшу частину мого свідомого життя. А тут раптом зʼявилась причина послухати весь альбом. Якось аж надто спокійно, але в хорошому сенсі. Можливо, в минулому сказала би, що нецікаво, а зараз було якраз ідеально для вечора понеділка.

Another glorious late night album.

More enjoyable than I thought it would be

A bit dull but nice enough

It was nice for a quiet morning. A bit nostalgic.

Jones has a beautiful voice and the jazzy arrangements are tasteful. The songs are not memorable though and the pace is very, very mellow. It would be nice music to chill out to but I need something with a little more oomph. So it gets a 3/5.

Nice and relaxing but also kind of boring and every song sounded the same. Decent background music

very much een zondagmiddag/avond op een druilerige dag-album. Voelt nostalgisch, denk dat pa en ma hem ook vaak draaide. Luistert makkelijk weg, liefde is hoofdthema met dikke jazz invloeden. Classic.

Costó entrar, muy chill para el día que me tocó. Pero es un buen album, más allá de no ser mi estilo 5/10

Chill vibes and very pleasant silky voice Tracks to Track: Come Away With Me

later

*2002. *I didn’t know Nora was Ravi Shankar’s daughter. Huh. *I want to like her, but she feels like a female Jack Johnson - like it should be interesting and compelling, but it’s just not. *Come Away With Me always makes me thinks of Alli though, so Nora gets points for that. *Pleasant enough music, but just not memorable. RATING - 6.5/10

It was p good!

It's pleasant, but not earth shatteringly amazing. 3.49 stars

“Come Away With Me” by Norah Jones is easy listening par excellence—the question is whether that's a good or a bad thing. Personally, I prefer easy listening music that rewards closer listening with subtle surprises that remain hidden to the casual listener. Maybe I'm wrong (because I haven't listened to every second of this record closely), but I don't think Norah Jones delivers these exciting details. On the other hand, she manages not to become boring in the background. So I might even keep this album as background music that doesn't require attention, but it will most likely go unnoticed there. Still not sure what to call this. Calm music without any further properties?

Pleasant, inoffensive, but a little dull. 2006 Starbucks core

Soothing background music. She has a beautiful voice but probably best enjoyed at the end of a long day, under a blanket, nodding off to sleep. You have to be in the right mood and atmosphere for this.

Music for divorcees to enjoy while they sip overpriced lattes at Starbucks.

This album brings me back to a very specific time in my life. I played horn in the pit band when my high school performed the musical Bye Bye Birdie and the drama teacher played Norah Jones every night in the auditorium before the show started. The music is not even remotely similar to the BBB tunes, so I think the drama teacher was just a big fan of this album. This is a pleasant album that gives early 2000s coffee shop vibes. I wasn't feeling it at first, but the music really grew on me as I listened through. All of the songs from Come Away With Me to Painter Song I particularly enjoyed. The music feels warm and inviting. It's not the most musically interesting, but it has its charm. 7/10.

Haven't listened to this for a while. A tremendous performer who i think has been ruined by the music industry giving her poor material. This album is great but it's disappointing by lack of follow up

Thoroughly nice LP if ever so slightly bland, if it were ice cream it would be vanilla, pizza it would be Margherita and crisps it would be ready salted.

Very soft a chill. Kind of mid

Pleasant listen, not really my thing though. Probably won’t listen again

It’s fine

Be tos pirmos dainos, visos kitos meh. Labai gražus balsas.

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’.

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.

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).

It's fine. 3.6.

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

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.

Not as impressed with the overall 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.

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

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 .

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Smooth voice.

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

Pretty pleasant.

Lo tengo que por aun

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

it's fine

coffee shop vibes in the 2010s

another 90s jam 3.5/5

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

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.

Very chill album, but not always very fun.

Great, silky sultry voice. Super easy listening.

2.5

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

cute album, amazing voice, a bit cheesy for moments

Fine background music

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

coffee shop and those early 2000's vibes

Cozy-sounding record with solid songwriting

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Not for me but over all not bad

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

Aight

Beautiful voice but the music is boring

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Some good songs on there

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

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.

Solid. Sweet relaxing Sunday morning music.

Another debut album here, though the first of the jazz genre. Beautiful melodious voice, great accompaniment, nice listening when the mood appropriately aligns. This is the only Norah Jones recording I have in my collection, so obviously I have an affinity for this album.

Very smooth. Too smooth in fact. "Don't Know Why" is a banger though. 3.4

Her voice is beautiful. The production is smooth and shiny. It’s a great record, with heavy late-90s “coffee house” vibes. That’s not an insult. It’s good. Just not something I need to listen to more than I already did back then.

Very soft and beautiful album. I always can appreciate a nice jazzy (but also very poppy) album on an overcast / slightly raining day. Just not enough to get a 4 tho

Fine just a lil slow for me

It's vanilla, but not too bad

Very relaxing and pretty vocals. Nothing that interesting but good vibes in general.

Pretty, wish it gave more

Classic

Damn

It was fine, I feel like singer songwriter stuff is very personal and and either hits or doesnt

Great voice and great recording

My Heart Is Drenched In Wine 1001 Albums Generator 87 (08/01/2025) Commercial performance is a funny thing. Norah Jones' debut studio album, Come Away With Me, is the highest selling solo debut album of the 21st Century and is one of the best selling albums of all time, but I have never even heard of it. I would describe the sound of this album as vaguely jazzy with strong pop sensibilities. The star of the show is of course Norah herself. Her vocals are beautifully sultry, giving off the vibe of being in a smoky lounge downtown somewhere. I don't know how many of the lyrics were written by her, but they are consistently beautiful and sentimental. The start of this album is also fantastic. Don't Know Why through Shoot The Moon is a wonderful mix of sounds. Seven Years and Feelin The Same Way showcase a folksy sound, while Cold Cold Heart and Come Away With Me sound more akin to classic jazz. There is also certainly a bit of blues influence in some of these songs as well (see Turn Me On). However, these diverse sounds are all through the lens of pop. I think that this restriction, while being the reason for the commercial success of this album, is also the reason why I just don't enjoy it too much. It is difficult for 14 extremely agreeable pop songs to stand out in any meaningful way, even when songs like Don't Know Why and I've Got To See You Again are wonderful on their own. I don't even know if the second half of this album is truly weaker or if I was just tired of it by the end. Regardless, I struggle to call this album "bad" or "good". It's just kind of there, with some good elements, but I have no desire to come back to it. Kind of the definition of 2.5/5, rounded up to a 3. Favs: Don't Know Why Cold Cold Heart I've Got To See You Again Least Fav: The Nearness Of You

Goes down easy!

Very slow and thoughtful, didn't listen to many of the lyrics. But was a solid listen, although it's not my vibe was solid.

Heavy on vibes, light on originality. But the vibes are great.

This is very pleasant background music. Put this on at a wine and cheese party and you're good to go.

The record is technically excellent. Great musicianship, arrangements, production. The vocals are smooth and pleasant. Not much emotion or urgency tho, especially with material like Cold Cold Heart and Turn me On

Is as if Houston's released a soundtrack for their restaurants in the early 00s

I just can’t bring myself to care about this kind of music. She has a beautiful voice but my god it’s so boring. ‘i’ve got to see you again’ was the only song that really stood out to me because it sounds a bit darker and used more interesting instrumentation. i think... fav tracks: i’ve got to see you again

Intiimi, herkkä, levee ja nostalginen.

As a metalhead from way back, you might think I’d cringe at having to listen to Norah Jones. However, as I’ve aged, my palate has expanded, and there was a period when I listened to this album for weeks on end. In fact, I was obsessed with Norah Jones. Listening to this album now, I still really like it, but I’m not in love with it anymore. The songs are still good and Jones' voice is top-notch, but musically, many of the songs bored me. As I told someone yesterday, I'm more likely to be able to whistle you a guitar solo by heart than recite song lyrics. But the two big hits, Don’t Know Why and Come Away with Me still do it for me and are perfect. They still give me chills, and I wonder someday if Ms. Jones will be the future ex-Mrs. Bratcher. The rest of the album didn’t hit me like Bowie's Station to Station. Maybe that’s it, it’s hard to follow Bowie. However, if you’ve never heard this album before, it’s definitely worth a listen and maybe worth a few weeks’ obsession.

Lyrics are good, nice voice. Songs all sound similar. Good music for a sad rainy day, but I'm not in the mood to be depressed. Mabel's ranking: 5 stars My ranking: 3 stars

A little too smooth for me

Bueno es un album que ya conocía, me encanta la voz de Norah Jones pero procedemos a ello. Su voz es preciosa y me lleva a un lugar tan concreto.. Lo estoy escuchando a primera hora de la mañana y me parece bastante oportuno. 1. Don´t know why: una cancion agradable pero quizas no reseñable. 2. Seven years: la instrumental tan sencilla te da espacio mental para mentalmente estar y la duración me parece perfecta. 3. Cold cold heart: ese bajooooo me encanta. Su sencillez es muy característica. "and so my hear is paying now for things i didn't do". "the more i learn to care for you the more we drift apart". Siento que canta de un proceso doloroso pero con esa melodía sencilla y luminosa que le da tanto aire y sirve como parachoque del daño. 4. Feelin' The Same Way: aaaaa la melodía vocal es perfecta, guardada. "So many times I wonder where I've gone And how I found my way back in I look around awhile for something lost Maybe I'll find it in the end" 5. Come Away With Me: "Come away where they can't tempt us With their lies". Es como si te llevara de la mano por sus pensamientos, sus deseos, su imaginario.. 6. Shoot the Moon: "The summer days are gone too soon You shoot the moon and miss completely And now you're left to face the gloom The empty room that once smelled sweetly" Vamos a ella la han dejado y ella le echa la culpa a la estacion del año jajajajaja que tía 7. Turn Me On: una de mis canciones favoritas de mi vida sin duda. Es perfecta me temo. "My hi-fi is waiting for a new tune My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes I'm just sitting here waiting for you To come on home and turn me on" 8. Lonestar: "Lonestar, where are you out tonight? This feeling I'm trying to fight It's dark and I think that I would give anything For you to shine down on me" Ya el album a estas alturas se empieza a hacer un poco monótono, pero al menos tiene una visión clara y redonda. 9. I’ve Got to See You Again: la instrumental aquí parece dar un giro, mientras su voz se mantiene en el mismo lugar pero con otro sentir. "I could almost go there Just to watch you be seen I could almost go there Just to live in a dream" ella persigue a toda costa a su crush vamos. 10. Painter Song: "If I were a painter I would paint my reverie If that's the only way for you to be with me We'd be there together Just like we used to be Underneath the swirling skies for all to see" no conocía esta canción y me ha encantado. 11. One Flight Down: la malodia con la que comienza me atrapó desde el primer instante. 12. Nightingale: se me hizo un poco pesada. Es como que despues de este aire en el album vuelve a sentirse algo denso. 13. The Long Day Is Over: expresa genial el titulo de la canción, solo que no parece acabar, ya estamos strugglin. 14. The Nearness of You: casi que se siente el llegar a la meta por fin. "I need no soft lights to enchant me If you will only grant me the right To hold you ever so tight And to feel in the night The nearness of you" Si te gustan las canciones tranquilas con alegorías a la naturaleza y el amor insistente a un amor idealizado, sin duda este es tu album. A mi particularmente se me hace con el paso de las canciones algo pesado. Hay muchas que disfruto, pero al escucharlo de seguido es poco variante y diría que es ideal quizas para tenerlo de fondo en momentos de la vida cotidiana donde te apetezca romantizar. Su voz es una gozada, sencilla y directa. Y su manera de componer es muy reconocible. Un buen album, aunque para mi gusto con 10 canciones hubiera sido más que suficiente. 6,5/10

Way too easy going for a working day. Her pronunciation of s & h is driving me mad. On musical terms this is perfectly executed and a gem. But not necessarily a top 1001.

Like everyone else in 2002, my dad had this CD, and it was on in the house all the time. Sure, it’s Starbucks music. Don’t Know Why was definitely on heavy rotation at the cafe I worked at. I would say this album both epitomized and solidified the template for coffee house soundtracks. As a result, I think Norah Jones elevated a lot of artists who happened to be making mellow singer-songwriter-y jazzy pop and pop/rock. But a lot of that music sucks, and this album doesn’t. She has a beautiful voice and the arrangements are soothing without being totally generic. There’s a warm heart to this record, and it’s not surprising literally everyone owned a copy. This album is relaxing and pleasant and I have few complaints about it. It does feel a little long, despite having a relatively short running time (45 mins). I think it’s because all the songs start to run together by the end and the album kind of peters out. I still like Don’t Know Why even though I heard it a million times on the job. Turn Me On is in a prominent scene in Love Actually - a movie so bad it’s good again - mostly this reminds me of watching it over and over again with my university hockey teammates-slash-roommates. Sometimes, things are ubiquitous because they’re nice. And okay, having your CDs prominently placed in Starbucks helps.

Lindo album, de vez en cuando lo escucho pero no es de mis must have.

Weirdly kinda dull, I've heard fantastic things about this but it just glossed over me

Heard Don't Know Why and kinda expected the whole album to be that good lol. The rest of it is fine and good for a relaxing morning, but didn't hit the same unfortunately.

Great voice, chill music, solid tracks, but the whole time through, I couldn't help but think Norah Jones is just some cheaper Joni Mitchell. Although nothing is wrong with 'Come Sail Away With Me', it misses a spark.

Pretty fantastic

It's inoffensive. Liked it a lot at first, then you bored by the end. Something I would play at certain times in certain circumstances and enjoy, but not my favorite.

Cool jazz from the early 2000’s

Very pleasant but unremarkable.

It's good! That's all I can say! It's good enough! Feels a bit like a hallmark movie in music form, but that's ok. She's got a good voice. 6/10

Chill and relaxing, nice mix of vocal jazz and singer songwriter. My only flaw with this is that it tends to be kind of 1 note. 7/10

Always really liked Don't Know Why, and she has a stonking voice. Great, intimate production. It's a cool record, but all quite similar, so nothing stood out especially.

Agreeable, but nothing special

The album never tries to do anything different with Norah Jones voice, atmosphere, or instrument. You’re stuck in this piano lounge until the album concludes. So finish a bottle of wine and cry into your napkin while Come Away With Me brings back all your life’s biggest regrets. If despondency had a greatest hits album. 5/5 if you’re in that mood but 3/5 for me on this particular day

Very nice

A good, solid album. Reminiscent of the best of the 1970s. A decent, atmosphere listen, but one that you have to be in the mood for.

She has a really nice voice

Cozy and charming, probably among the best of its genre of easy listening pop

Was fine. Why tho?

Beautiful voice and music. Maybe just a bit too similar songs, though, to listen to a whole album.

Listened in the car on the way home from work. Again, a little familiar with this, but mainly from the singles released. Norah has a beautiful voice but the whole thing washed over me a bit. I think it's probably just the wrong environment - I can imagine listening in a club, a couple of whiskeys down and enjoying, but I don't think it's made for being stuck in traffic on the M6. Highlight was a track called Nightingale, the rest blended into one a little. Genuinely beautiful voice though.

I know Norah Jones. Not a huge fan of her work, a bit too mellow and slow for me but I do respect her stuff.

I could see this hitting at the right moment

Good but not my thing

Soft vibes, something I'd listen to while sitting in a park or at a beach on a cool day.

I'd not heard this before and wasn't expecting much, but pleasantly surprised. The more bluesy numbers weren't bad. It probably won't be making a regular return to my playlist and I'm not sure it's strong or interesting enough to be making this list really, though

Very sweet, soothing and melodic. Unfortunately I do need a little bit more edge, guitar and speed to get going. Stand out songs: Turn Me On Nightingale

Starbucks music

Nice and mellow tunes for lounging around. Felt like something I'd hear in an old bookstore or a trendy coffee joint. As an album came off as one-note to me. It felt as if I could have dipped into any song and gotten roughly the same experience, barring the openings. However, it felt as if the emotional tones shifted from down to up between the first and the last songs, ending with epilogue vibes in 'The Nearness of You.' Casual observation: I think it was 'I've Got To See You Again' that layered her voice for an interesting effect.

good voice, but still it felt more like background music instead of something id listen to for a music experience

3/5 added a few songs was a nice change of pace from what I am used too

It's very okay

Best Song: Don't Know Why. The quintessential meet-cute song. Worst Song: The Long Day is Over. Ignoring the petty meta-textual reason not to like this song (why have a song called "The Long Day is Over" not be the final song in the album?) it's just the album at its most sleepiness when it could really use some pep. Overall: A lovely, quiet album. The vocals are obviously the star here, but the arrangements really help push the quality of her voice to the fore. That said, the album has a kind of sleepy sameness that makes it hard to stay excited about as it in the latter half as in the first. Still, good for quiet evenings.

какими-то интервалами приятно слушать но потом надоедает, не моё

Flojito al principio, despues se vuelve winehouse

I remember when this album came out, my senior year in high school. It was a rather big deal. Nora is a beautiful woman with an amazing voice. But just like 23 years ago, it is very slow and rather boring. The music is such a simple acoustic snooze fest that were made to let Nora's voice shine, but it adds a layer of elevator aura that is hard to get through. This album was born in a Starbuck and raised in an elevator by a dad in a fidora who no one knows his occupation is and a mother who sells thrifted dresses that she adds sunflower patches to. 6.0/10 78/1001

Jones voice always sounds nice. The album itself was a little one note to me- a lot of the songs sort of blend together. Still- pleasant enough and relaxing

And I am immediately back in college. I was never a Norah Jones fan, but I have enjoyed hearing the music. This was a very nice trip back in time. Apparently I have heard this album a lot which makes sense because of how popular it was. Nothing wrong with some pleasant piana music, but this album felt progressive with the way each song is a little similar and not changing much between songs. It was a pleasant trip.

Songs: Come Away With Me, Lonestar

Norah Jones has never crossed my radar. She's just not my musical taste. I knew I'd be in for a very relaxed, soothing listening experience. And that is exactly what I got. And it was kind of glorious. It put my 4 month old to sleep twice. Jones obviously has a really nice smooth voice, no denying that. This album was her debut and won Album of the Year, so, like, it clearly didn't fly under anyone else's radars. Instrumentally theres some nice loungy piano pieces with some guitars. It's very low key and bluesy. Standouts were "Don't Know Why," "Seven Years," "I've Got To See You Again" and "Nightingale" This is a 3/5 for me. Its just a little too chill to keep me engaged for a whole album unless I'm trying to fall asleep or something. I was a little bored by the time I hit the end of the album, but it's a nice one to wake up to in the morning or end your day with if you're trying to relax.

Симпатично, джазово, лайтово. Для тихонького, задумчивого вечерочка. Но в ней не хватает какого-то огонька будто, поэтому 3.

Naxi cafe radio core fazon pozadinske muzike. Spašava je nadprosječan glas, osim toga je sve prosječno i monotono.

Nice voice

Ait

Not my cup of tea but I understand why others really enjoy it.

wel leuk, ook wel erg soft

This is pleasant.

Okay so I really hate the song "Don't Know Why" and it could be because it was heavily overplayed when I was growing up... so when I got this album I wasn't excited at all. And... my reaction was right. She has a pretty voice but the songs are all so similar and boring and I was just waiting for it to be over. I didn't hate it, but I certainly didn't need to hear it before I die.

The majority of criticisms for this album seem to be that it's too safe and middle of the road - perfectly pleasant to listen to in the background, and that's about it. I'm afraid I can't even afford it that. Right out of the gate it's just so bland. It's perfectly well made, but it's so safe and boring that it just lacks any kind of soul. There are precisely zero edges to this. 2.5 rounded up.

Pretty solid easy jazzy debut. Norah Jones has a stellar voice but no track shines brighter than her mega hit “don’t know why”. The rest is kinda background fodder.

02/06/2025 She's got a good voice, it was just very boring and lethargic. It didn't tickle my pickle.

Was great by the pool on holiday. A little sad at times.

It was nice but somehow I feel like her voice and her style don’t match

Don’t know why is a banger and I’m not afraid to admit it. The rest of this is pretty meh. The kind of music that you’d hear at a coffee shop in Napa Valley where the lattes are $12 and the barista “can’t imagine living the city life.” If I was a 48 year old woman I would probably love this, if only life was so simple.

Haven’t heard this one in a while. Good stuff.

Too soft / relaxed for what I typically listen to, but not bad overall. Might be good studying or working music

Wonderful musicianship and singing. It didn’t grab me that I want to return. I might give another shot to be fair

I had already heard the opening song before. it is yummy yummy goodness, sound like the Toy Story, all packed into a sweet raspberry. everything is very well placed, with reason. I liked Don't know why the most but the rest of the songs were very nice. It's one of those ones where all the songs are all more or less equal to me, however at about a 7/10 id say. but very nice music, it sound like a darn Sunday morning.

Completely inoffensive pop music. Nothing really special but I appreciate its low-key tone, even if it’s just a more generic version of a Carole King or Fiona Apple. No denying she has a great voice though. Songs kind of blend into each other by the end of it. Best tracks: Don't know why, Seven Years, I've Got to See You Again

This album feels like something you might hear at a market or fair. Something that anyone can bob along with. Gentle instrumentation and Infectious chord progressions, with a hint of jazz continue the appeal. In my opinion a few songs felt like filler. Overall, a decent album, but nothing to write home about. Best track was "Turn Me On"

Album interessante com algumas canções que ficam no ouvido. Mas, por outro lado, a maior parte das canções são todas no mesmo tom, o que se torna um pouco aborrecido.

Ok

stunning voice!!

This album sounds so much like 2002 and I can’t explain it any better than that.

When compiling an album I think it’s important to make sure there are mixture of tempos and rhythms so that one song doesn’t easily blend into another. There is clearly a lot of writing talent on display, but once you get beyond the genuine pop hits the mid-tempo easy listening tracks do become fairly indistinguishable from each other.

Had a lovely rest listening to this and can see myself using it for that again.

A bit boring, but soothing. 6/10

I like Norah Jones’ sensibilities and her voice, but this album is a bit too slick for me to really enjoy. Some of her later stuff I like a lot better.

Solid 3. She has a good voice and i like the minimal production. easy listen. doesnt touch eva cassidy though

😍

It's all very lovely but not very exciting to me.

Apparently Norah Jones called this her moody little album. It's an apt description. In addition to being moody it's also gentle and sometimes lovely, but occasionally a little boring. Favorites: Shoot the Moon, I've Got to See You Again

A lovely album. Not enormous range, but everything is pleasant on its own terms. Would happily return to this any time.