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All Monsters Are Human

K. Michelle · 2020

49 min · 13 tracks · rhythm and blues

An introspective blend of contemporary R&B and soul, marked by emotional vulnerability and powerful vocal performances.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ciara’s Prayer — This track stands out as a heartfelt tribute to self-love and healing, featuring spoken word elements that resonate deeply with listeners seeking empowerment.
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    Table for One — The song encapsulates themes of loneliness and longing, showcasing K. Michelle's ability to convey raw emotion through her powerful vocals.
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    Something New — With its catchy melody and upbeat production, this track represents a shift towards more optimistic themes while maintaining K. Michelle's signature emotional honesty.

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 emotional vulnerability with strong vocal performances, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

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 3/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
  • soulful reflections on love
  • intimate moments of vulnerability
  • thoughtful narratives for connection

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 31, 2020, All Monsters Are Human is K. Michelle's fifth studio album, following her 2017 project, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know. At this stage in her career, she was solidifying her reputation as a versatile artist capable of tackling personal and social themes through her music.
Stylistic neighbors
Jazmine Sullivan· Tinashe· SZA

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Just Like Jay 4:56
  • 2 That Game 3:30
  • 3 The Rain 3:31
  • 4 All the Lovers 3:33
  • 5 Something New 3:53
  • 6 Ciara’s Prayer 4:18
  • 7 Omg 3:35
  • 8 Supahood 3:34
  • 9 Love on Me 3:24
  • 10 I Don’t Like You 2:56
  • 11 Table for One 4:06
  • 12 Can’t Let (You Get Away) 3:57
  • 13 The Worst 3:58

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