The Scene of the Crime
Bettye LaVette · 2007
41 min · 10 tracks · blues · soul
A gritty blend of soul and blues, this album showcases LaVette's powerful, emotive voice over raw instrumental backdrops.
The Scene of the Crime is an album by Bettye LaVette, released in 2007. A gritty blend of soul and blues, this album showcases LaVette's powerful, emotive voice over raw instrumental backdrops. This album is significant for its critical reception, with praise from prominent publications such as Rolling Stone and NPR, highlighting LaVette's unique vocal interpretations. It also contributed to her recognition at the Grammy Awards, where she received nominations that solidified her standing as an influential figure in contemporary soul music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Scene of the Crime sound like?
A gritty blend of soul and blues, this album showcases LaVette's powerful, emotive voice over raw instrumental backdrops. Rooted in blues and soul.
What makes The Scene of the Crime by Bettye LaVette notable?
This album is significant for its critical reception, with praise from prominent publications such as Rolling Stone and NPR, highlighting LaVette's unique vocal interpretations. It also contributed to her recognition at the Grammy Awards, where she received nominations that solidified her standing as an influential figure in contemporary soul music. By the time 'The Scene of the Crime' was released in 2007, Bettye LaVette was experiencing a resurgence in her career, following a long hiatus that began in the late 1970s. This album marked her return to recording after nearly three decades, building on the critical acclaim she received from her previous release, 'I've Got My Own Hell to Raise' (2005).
How many songs are on The Scene of the Crime?
The Scene of the Crime has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 I Still Want to Be Your Baby (Take Me Like I Am) 3:45
- 2 Choices Standout 3:04
- 3 Jealousy 5:36
- 4 You Don’t Know Me at All 3:58
- 5 Somebody Pick Up My Pieces Standout 5:22
- 6 They Call It Love 3:57
- 7 The Last Time 2:58
- 8 Talking Old Soldiers 4:26
- 9 Before the Money Came (The Battle of Bettye Lavette) Standout 4:30
- 10 I Guess We Shouldn’t Talk About That Now 3:46
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