Black Angel
Mica Paris · 1998
65 min · 14 tracks · soul
A lush blend of contemporary soul and R&B that showcases emotive vocals over polished production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stay — The opening track sets an intimate tone with its heartfelt lyrics and Paris's soaring vocal delivery, establishing the emotional landscape of the album.
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Black Angel — This title track serves as both a personal reflection and a broader commentary on love and loss, showcasing Paris's ability to convey complex emotions through her singing.
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Hate to Love — This track highlights the tension between desire and heartache, featuring a compelling arrangement that complements Paris's powerful vocal performance.
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I'll Give You More — With its upbeat tempo and engaging lyrics, this song illustrates Paris's versatility as an artist while capturing themes of devotion and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocal performances and polished production but lacks a cohesive narrative throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief interlude that sets a reflective tone before transitioning into the mid-tempo track 'Stay', which features layered harmonies and a prominent bassline.
- The sequencing includes a notable shift in energy with 'Hate to Love', which introduces a more upbeat tempo after several slower songs, altering the album's dynamic flow.
- 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 Interlude 1:49
- 2 Stay 4:21
- 3 Is It Good Enough? 5:12
- 4 Carefree 4:13
- 5 Let Me Inside 3:55
- 6 Black Angel 5:34
- 7 Perfect 4:37
- 8 Hate to Love 4:27
- 9 Waiting 4:09
- 10 I'll Give You More 4:29
- 11 Love's Gone 5:18
- 12 Don't Say Goodnight 7:01
- 13 Baby Angel 4:48
- 14 Should've Known Better 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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