Based on a True Story
Kimberley Locke · 2007
42 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B
Empowering anthems blend contemporary R&B with moments of introspection and catchy pop hooks, showcasing a confident vocal performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Change — This opening track sets the tone for the album, delivering a powerful message about personal growth and resilience through dynamic vocals and uplifting instrumentation.
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Supawoman — With its confident lyrics celebrating female empowerment, this track showcases Locke's ability to blend infectious melodies with a strong thematic core.
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You Don't Have to Be Strong — This poignant ballad highlights Locke's vocal range while addressing vulnerability in relationships, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy pop hooks with R&B elements but lacks standout depth and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Change 3:56
- 2 Any Which Way 3:44
- 3 Trust Myself 3:22
- 4 Supawoman 3:57
- 5 Doin' It Tonite 3:11
- 6 Friend Like You 2:57
- 7 Fall 3:32
- 8 I Don't Wanna Know 3:58
- 9 Talk About Us 3:12
- 10 You Don't Have to Be Strong 3:23
- 11 Everyday Angels 4:18
- 12 Band of Gold 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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