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100
Sinatra's voice had deepened and worn to the point where his delivery seems ravished and heartfelt, as if he were living the songs.
13y
100
In truth, In The Wee Small Hours may seem slightly dated to a new listener. .. But repeated listens reveal a rich, textured, warm album that creates a world any listener can immerse themselves in, should they so wish. It's just a quality album - and quality never goes out of fashion.
11y
80
In the Wee Small Hours is the first fully great album.
7y
IRIZ’S DECEMBER CHALLENGE: DAY 30
THEME: A concept album that tells a story
Man… I wish I could just live in this album.
I didn’t really have any idea what I was getting myself into with this one; I just looked up ‘best concept albums’ on google and this was the first one that came up of which I recognised. Of course, I’ve been aware of Frank for a long while, as I think it’s safe to say he is one of the most famous singers of all time, having made ... read more
I must say for 1955, the production on this record is incredible. I mean Frank's vocals sound like they could've been recorded today. Not to mention how this album started one of the greatest comebacks in music history that would make him a bigger star than he ever was.
Fav Tracks: In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning, I Get Along Without You Very Well
(Album Review #169) (Listened 06/02/26)
"Frank Sinatra's" 1955 "In The Wee Small Hours" Is A Very Important Album That Always Needs To Be Talked About When It Comes To The Way We Hear Albums In The Modern Day! This Album Isn't Like Any Other Album Released During That Time With Most Albums Just Having One Big Single And The Other Tracks Consisting Of Filler. Mr. Sinatra Wanted To Change That And Create A Concept Record Of The Feeling Of Loneliness And Sadness For A ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 2:59 | 90 |
| 2 | Mood Indigo 3:30 | 84 |
| 3 | Glad to Be Unhappy 2:34 | 79 |
| 4 | I Get Along Without You Very Well 3:39 | 80 |
| 5 | Deep in a Dream 2:46 | 78 |
| 6 | I See Your Face Before Me 3:21 | 79 |
| 7 | Can't We Be Friends? 2:45 | 79 |
| 8 | When Your Lover Has Gone 3:08 | 78 |
| 9 | What Is This Thing Called Love? 2:32 | 78 |
| 10 | Last Night When We Were Young 3:14 | 80 |
| 11 | I'll Be Around 2:56 | 76 |
| 12 | Ill Wind 3:43 | 74 |
| 13 | It Never Entered My Mind 2:39 | 72 |
| 14 | Dancing on the Ceiling 2:54 | 73 |
| 15 | I'll Never Be the Same 3:01 | 74 |
| 16 | This Love of Mine 3:33 | 80 |
Total Length: 49 minutes
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4mo
this needs to be a must hear bro. we have albums in multiple versions getting musthears but not this
