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Calvin Richardson · 2003

48 min · 12 tracks · soul

Smooth, heartfelt soul melodies intertwine with rich instrumentation and emotive vocal performances throughout the album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Keep on Pushin' — This opening track sets an uplifting tone, combining motivational lyrics with soulful instrumentation that reflects Richardson's resilience and artistic vision.
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    Falling Out — With its introspective lyrics and smooth arrangement, this song captures the emotional struggles of love and loss, showcasing Richardson's ability to convey vulnerability.
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    More Than a Woman — This track exemplifies Richardson's romantic lyricism and features a lush vocal delivery that highlights his range, making it a standout ballad on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends smooth melodies with emotive vocals but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build a steady groove, while the second half introduces slower ballads that emphasize emotional delivery.
  • Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that complements the instrumentation.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Falling Out

    The bridge introduces a shift in perspective where the singer confronts the turmoil of a failing relationship directly.

    This moment pivots the narrative from reflection to active confrontation, illustrating the emotional stakes involved in personal connections.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Keep on Pushin' 3:48
  • 2 Falling Out 4:25
  • 3 I've Got to Move 4:06
  • 4 I'm Worthy 3:57
  • 5 More Than a Woman 5:22
  • 6 Not Like This 4:19
  • 7 She's Got the Love 3:45
  • 8 You Got Me High 4:10
  • 9 Put My Money on You 3:28
  • 10 Your Love Is 3:10
  • 11 I Wansumo 4:21
  • 12 Cross My Heart 3:32

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