What makes All We Need by Raury notable?

All We Need received critical acclaim for its genre-blending sound and thoughtful lyricism, with notable coverage from publications like Pitchfork and The Fader. The album's exploration of social issues resonated particularly during a time of heightened political awareness in the U.S., helping to solidify Raury’s position as an influential artist within the new wave of alternative hip-hop. Released in January 2015, All We Need is Raury's debut studio album following his mixtape, Indigo Child. At this point in his career, he was emerging as a unique voice in the music scene, blending genres and themes that reflect both personal and societal struggles.

How many songs are on All We Need?

All We Need has 14 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

All We Need

Raury · 2015

57 min · 14 tracks · funk

A vibrant fusion of funk, hip-hop, and soul, layered with introspective lyrics and eclectic production.

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Devil’s Whisper — This track stands out for its haunting melody juxtaposed with lyrics that confront inner turmoil and societal pressures, encapsulating the album's thematic depth.
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Revolution — With its call to action and powerful imagery, this song captures Raury's desire for change and reflects the album's overarching message of hope and resilience.
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Mama — A poignant tribute to maternal love, this track showcases Raury's ability to convey vulnerability while addressing personal history within a broader context.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

Raury's debut showcases strong genre fusion and thoughtful lyrics, though it has some unevenness in flow.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features layered vocal harmonies and a gradual build-up of instrumentation, setting an energetic tone.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 All We Need 4:43
2 Revolution 3:17
3 Forbidden Knowledge 4:03
4 Woodcrest Manor II 5:11
5 CPU 4:28
6 Devil’s Whisper 3:40
7 Peace Prevail 4:59
8 Crystal Express 3:58
9 Love is Not a Four Letter Word 1:50
10 Her 4:17
11 Trap Tears 5:32
12 Mama 3:59
13 Kingdom Come 3:49
14 Friends 4:05

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