℗ 2009 Stunt
| Released | October 26, 2009 |
| Duration | 51m 36s |
| Record Label | Stunt Records |
| Catalogue No. | STUCD09082 |
| Genre | Jazz (Vocal) |
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1.1
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Simple Life
Katrine Madsen |
5:08 | |||
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1.2
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Under a Gray Dusty Morning Sun
Katrine Madsen |
8:22 | |||
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1.3
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Turbulent Time of Life
Katrine Madsen |
3:50 | |||
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1.4
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Eden
Katrine Madsen |
6:18 | |||
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1.5
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Wide Open Sky
Katrine Madsen |
4:38 | |||
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1.6
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Green
Katrine Madsen |
4:12 | |||
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1.7
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I've Grown Accustomed to His Face
Katrine Madsen |
5:40 | |||
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1.8
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Forecast
Katrine Madsen |
6:41 | |||
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1.9
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Home of the Wayfaring
Katrine Madsen |
6:47 |
"... undeniably her most ambitious record ... almost all original songs ... a lush setting with the autumnal string arrangements of Swedish saxophonist Joakim Milder, providing the perfect background for Madsen's voice, which manages to be seasoned and mellow and yet fresh as spring water. As a vocalist, Madsen is simply in a class of her own with a distinct phrasing that spans the register from a smoky, sensual whisper to a full-blown cry ... the excellent cast of musicians bring out the best in the poetic words ... Madsen has created a record for the ages."
- All About Jazz
Described as a "Danish diva" by All About Jazz, Katrine Madsen displays new, touching aspects of her talent on 2009's Simple Life. Reaching this level has been no simple process for Madsen, but rather a brave and investigative journey as she developed her ability to express the contents of a song. The album showcases Madsen as a mature vocalist, but it also features her serious and somewhat melancholic songs. Her presence is everywhere in the music, yet she shares generously of her interpretive skills and commitment. Simple Life is additionally enhanced by Swedish saxophonist Joakim Milder’s playing and his beautiful, sharp and precisely balanced and supportive string arrangements weaving in and out.
88.2 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Stunt Records Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -6.95 -13.10 to -4.50 | -27.98 -33.90 to -25.05 | -25.23 -32.00 to -22.50 | 13 12 to 14 | |
| 1 | Simple Life | -6.01 | -30.16 | -27.2 | 13 |
| 2 | Under a Gray Dusty Morning Sun | -6.15 | -28.30 | -25.0 | 13 |
| 3 | Turbulent Time of Life | -5.50 | -26.01 | -23.7 | 14 |
| 4 | Eden | -6.96 | -25.68 | -23.0 | 12 |
| 5 | Wide Open Sky | -5.57 | -26.69 | -23.1 | 13 |
| 6 | Green | -6.49 | -26.58 | -23.8 | 13 |
| 7 | I've Grown Accustomed to His Face | -13.10 | -33.90 | -32.0 | 14 |
| 8 | Forecast | -4.50 | -25.05 | -22.5 | 12 |
| 9 | Home of the Wayfaring | -8.28 | -29.44 | -26.8 | 13 |