Madeleine Peyroux doesnt simply interpret songs, she possesses themand vice versa. Half the Perfect World is the much-anticipated follow-up to Peyrouxs breakthrough album, Careless Love, which drew critical raves from around the world and sold more than a million copies. This time around, Peyroux focuses primarily on songs written by artists from her lifetime, including Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Fred Neil. The album also features an unforgettable duet with k.d. lang on the Joni Mitchell classic "River" and four original songs co-written by Peyroux, including the single "Im All Right" which she penned with producer Larry Klein and Steely Dans Walter Becker. Half the Perfect World is a sublime showcase for Peyrouxs eloquent, understated delivery and timeless one-of-a-kind voice.

1. I'm All Right
   
2. River
   
3. The Summer Wind
   
4. Blue Alert
   
5. Everybody's Talkin'
   
6. A Little Bit
   
7. Once in a While
   
8. The Heart of Saturday Night
   
9. Half the Perfect World
   
10. La Javanaise
    
11. California Rain
    
12. Smile