Contrary to popular belief, I have not already heard all of the albums listed in the book 1001 Albums You Must Listen To Before You Die. So, yesterday, inspired by Julie & Julia, I decided that I should listen to all 1001, and write about them.Yes, I know I'm not the first person to think of this. If I was, I would have written the book.
Before this album was released in 1955, most LPs were just randomly compiled collections of the artist's hits. This was the first "concept" album. The songs were written, recorded and sequenced specifically for this album.
All of the songs are ballads and focus on lost love (which I later discovered was supposedly due to Sinatra's separation from Ava Gardner).
I wouldn't recommend playing this on a road trip. No, this album is perfect for those nights battling insomnia or when you want to relax with a glass of wine after watching the latest episode of Mad Men.
Favorite tracks: "In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning," "Mood Indigo," "I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)" and "Dancing on the Ceiling" (which is NOT the same as the Lionel Richie track by the same name).
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