BLACKsummers'night cover

BLACKsummers'night

Maxwell · 2009

37 min · 9 tracks · soul

Soulful melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of emotional depth and vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional introspection
  • soulful melodies for reflection
  • consistent flow with gradual build
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
When Maxwell released BLACKsummers'night in 2009, it marked his first studio album in nearly a decade since Now (2001). This return was significant as it came during a period when neo-soul was evolving, and Maxwell aimed to refine his sound while reconnecting with his audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Erykah Badu· Anthony Hamilton· John Legend

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bad Habits 5:52
  • 2 Cold 4:03
  • 3 Pretty Wings 5:10
  • 4 Help Somebody 4:01
  • 5 Stop the World 3:56
  • 6 Love You 3:35
  • 7 Fistful of Tears 3:40
  • 8 Playing Possum 4:23
  • 9 Phoenix Rise 2:41

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