Released 4 March 2016 Artist Esperanza Spalding Label Concord Records | Length 45:44 Release date 4 March 2016 | |
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Studio NRG Studios, North Hollywood, California
The Magic Shop, Manhattan, New York
HUMAN (NYC), New York City, New York Genres Jazz, Funk, Jazz fusion, Art rock, Math rock Producers Esperanza Spalding, Tony Visconti Similar Esperanza Spalding albums, Jazz albums | ||
Emily's D+Evolution is the fifth studio album by the American musician Esperanza Spalding, released on 4 March 2016 on Concord Records. The album was co-produced by Spalding and longtime David Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti. On the album, Spalding sings through the alter ego of Emily, which is her middle name. In an interview, Spalding stated that Emily "is a spirit, or a being, or an aspect who I met, or became aware of. I recognize that my job...is to be her arms and ears and voice and body".
Contents
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Critical reception
Emily's D+Evolution received widespread critical acclaim from contemporary music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 84, based on 13 reviews, which indicates "universal acclaim".
Marcus J. Moore of Pitchfork Media praised the album, stating, "The lyrics are elusive at first, darting behind fast-moving songs and delivered in impressionistic, conversational bursts that recall the delivery of Joni Mitchell. But the fearless generosity behind them communicates itself loud and clear, and it's a spirit that animates the entire album. With it, Spalding has once again redefined an already singular career, dictating a vision entirely on her own terms".
Track listing
All tracks written by Esperanza Spalding, except where noted.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Emily's D+Evolution.
Songs
1Good Lava3:38
2Unconditional Love3:46
3Judas4:11