1001 Albums Summary

The instrumentation is not groundbreaking, but Simone's expressive, multifaceted vocals carry the day. The title track is haunting; minor key, warbling voice, some of the more dazzling piano. It's special and is now added to my essentials playlist.

Atmospheric and cohesive. Some beautiful guitar work. Not all the tracks hit.

King's titles are catchy, affecting, and so well performed. I can't believe I've made it this far into life only having digested her first track.

I already know and love this one

I didn't enjoy this as much as I wanted to. Jack's a competent, exciting guitarist, but he doesn't have the charisma to carry the repetitive song structures or boring rhythm section.