Released 24 years ago this November
A Love Story
Vivian Green · 2002
57 min · 14 tracks · soul
A blend of classic soul and contemporary R&B, exploring love's complexities through smooth vocals and rich instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Emotional Rollercoaster — This track encapsulates the album's themes of love's ups and downs, featuring passionate vocals that convey vulnerability and strength simultaneously.
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Superwoman — In 'Superwoman,' Green asserts her independence while addressing the pressures women face, making it a powerful anthem that resonates with many listeners.
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What Is Love? — 'What Is Love?' stands out for its introspective lyrics that question the nature of love itself, complemented by lush instrumentals that enhance its emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a smooth, soulful tone, followed by a series of songs that maintain a consistent groove.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, including strings and horns, which enrich the overall sound without overwhelming the vocals.
- Lyrically, the album explores various aspects of love, with each song presenting a different emotional perspective or narrative.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth vocals for intimate moments
- exploration of love's complexities
- cathartic emotional expressions throughout
- for reflective evenings
- engaging storytelling through varied tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat dance tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 12, 2002, A Love Story was Vivian Green's debut album, marking her entry into the music scene after being discovered by producer Kenny Gamble. At this point in her career, she transitioned from being a backing vocalist to a solo artist, showcasing her unique blend of soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jill Scott· Erykah Badu· India.Arie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wishful Thinking 4:05
- 2 24 Hour Blue (Just One of Those Days) 3:52
- 3 Superwoman 4:17
- 4 What Is Love? 5:09
- 5 Music 4:04
- 6 Emotional Rollercoaster 3:16
- 7 Final Hour 2:39
- 8 No Sittin’ by the Phone 4:41
- 9 Affected 3:08
- 10 Fanatic 4:12
- 11 Ain’t Nothing but Love 3:38
- 12 Be Good to You 4:19
- 13 Complete 4:07
- 14 Keep On Going 6:09
What to play next
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