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Angels & Vampires – Volume II

Sananda Maitreya · 2006

59 min · 20 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

A soulful blend of introspective lyrics and smooth R&B grooves that explore love and loss.

Why this album works

'Angels & Vampires – Volume II' showcases Maitreya's unique sound, receiving positive reviews for its emotional depth and lyrical honesty. The album highlights his influence on contemporary R&B and soul, resonating particularly with fans of the genre who appreciate its blend of nostalgia and modernity.
Best for
steady flow for reflective moments smooth grooves for intimate settings exploration of love and loss
Context
Released in 2006, 'Angels & Vampires – Volume II' is Sananda Maitreya's fifth studio album, following a hiatus after his previous work, 'The Rise of the Phoenix'. At this point in his career, he was reinventing himself musically while continuing to build on his signature style blending R&B with rock influences. This album reflects his ongoing evolution as an artist and his pursuit of creative freedom.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pretty Baby Standout 2:53
  • 2 South Side Run 2:48
  • 3 It's Just My Pain 2:18
  • 4 Anesthesia Standout 3:04
  • 5 Floodwater 1:27
  • 6 When Night Was Calling 3:23
  • 7 Screamer 3:07
  • 8 Honestly Standout 1:49
  • 9 Irene 2:25
  • 10 Marlene 3:05
  • 11 The Ballad of Lonesome Rhodes 2:58
  • 12 C.Y.A.M.G. 2:24
  • 13 Duchess 3:56
  • 14 Madame Swan 3:30
  • 15 Sometimes You Gotta Cry 2:48
  • 16 OK 4:25
  • 17 If I Were 2:37
  • 18 Spoil You Rotten 3:45
  • 19 The Owl and the Pussycat 4:02
  • 20 O Jacaranda 2:27

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