Ain't No Big Thing, But It's Growing
New Birth · 1971
31 min · 9 tracks
Soulful harmonies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a vibrant tapestry of emotion and groove.
Top tracks — play these first
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O-o-h Child — This track not only showcases the group's rich vocal harmonies but also serves as an uplifting anthem of resilience, resonating deeply with listeners during the era of civil rights struggles.
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I Want to Make It With You — Its smooth melodies and romantic lyrics exemplify the soft soul sound that characterized much of New Birth's work, appealing to a wide audience seeking love-themed ballads.
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Never Can Say Goodbye — The heartfelt delivery and poignant lyrics capture themes of love and loss, making it one of the standout tracks that would later be covered by various artists, enhancing its lasting impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal harmonies and instrumentation but lacks a fully cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the hit 'O-o-h Child,' which features layered vocal harmonies and a prominent horn section that sets a soulful tone.
- Tracks like 'I Want to Make It With You' and 'Never Can Say Goodbye' incorporate lush string arrangements, creating a rich sonic texture.
- The tempo varies throughout, with several tracks maintaining a steady groove while others introduce more dynamic shifts in rhythm.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 O-o-h Child 3:15
- 2 I Want to Make It With You 2:53
- 3 Never Can Say Goodbye 3:21
- 4 How Good It Feels 3:35
- 5 It's Impossible 3:50
- 6 Honeybee 3:30
- 7 Fire & Rain 4:23
- 8 Oh What a Feeling 3:14
- 9 Let It Be Me 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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