The Fall reviewed

The Fall
Norah Jones
Blue Note Records
Rating: 3 stars (out of 5 stars)

Norah Jones’s fourth studio album, The Fall, is a major departure from the sound that made her famous. The album gains a more blues-rock feel with the help of indie-rock greats like Will Sheff from Okkervil River.

The whole album was produced by Jacquire King, more famous for his work with Kings of Leon and Modest Mouse. King steps up the music and the feel, but The Fall falls short of lyrical genius. “Man of the Hour,” for example, starts with the line “I can’t choose between a vegan and a pothead” and goes on to explain why she chose her “Man of the Hour” — because he’s boring, just like the whole album.

While Jones is successful in her indie-inspired departure, if you like this album, try Neko Case or Jenny Lewis — they did it first and did it better.

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