Vinyl Record

Melody Gardot - My One and Only Thrill

Buy Melody Gardot – My One and Only Thrill on LP in Kilmorna/Listowel: a lush, late-night vocal jazz set with timeless songs and warm, cinematic sway.

LP · 2009

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 2009 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Melody Gardot’s My One and Only Thrill is the kind of record that makes a room feel smaller and the lights feel lower. Built around her intimate, conversational vocal and a knack for melody that nods to classic standards without sounding like dress-up, it moves with unhurried confidence—romantic, a little smoky, and quietly modern. Arrangements lean into tasteful orchestration, brushed rhythms, and elegant guitar and piano touches, giving the songs plenty of air to breathe. Highlights like “Baby I’m a Fool” and the title track balance charm with restraint, while choices such as “Over the Rainbow” show how comfortably Gardot inhabits familiar material. It’s a front-to-back listen that suits late evenings, slow Sundays, and anyone who likes their pop instincts filtered through jazz poise. On vinyl, the album’s pacing really lands: side breaks feel natural, and the warmth of the mix flatters her voice and the gentle dynamics of the band and strings.

This is the album that cemented Gardot as a modern torch singer with crossover reach—jazz-hearted songwriting, pop accessibility, and arrangements that feel timeless rather than retro. It’s an easy recommendation for anyone building a late-night, “one more side” kind of record shelf.

Commonly found as a single LP edition. If you’re comparing copies, condition matters more than pressing minutiae here: look for clean, quiet surfaces to keep the soft passages and brushed drums free of crackle. Inner sleeves and careful storage pay off, as this is a record people return to often.

Warm, close-miked vocals with a smooth, velvety backing—brushed drums, tasteful bass, piano/guitar, and occasional strings. Dynamics are gentle, with plenty of space and a cozy, late-night glow.

Recommended for: fans of modern vocal jazz and torch songs; listeners who like jazz-pop crossover with cinematic arrangements; date-night and late-evening listening; collectors building an accessible jazz starter shelf.

Is this more jazz or more pop? It sits right in the sweet spot: jazz phrasing and instrumentation, but with strong, song-forward writing that’s very approachable if you come from pop. Is it a good first Melody Gardot record to own? Yes. It’s one of her most widely loved releases and gives a clear picture of her signature mix of intimacy, elegance, and melody. What’s the vibe for listening at home? Late-night, candlelit, and calm—more “sip and settle in” than “showy virtuoso,” with arrangements that reward close listening on a good turntable.