Blood
Rhye · 2018
42 min · 11 tracks · rhythm and blues
A lush tapestry of smooth R&B melodies interwoven with intimate lyrics and atmospheric production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Taste — This track encapsulates the seductive essence of the album with its smooth instrumentation and evocative lyrics about desire and intimacy.
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Waste — The opening track sets a reflective tone, blending airy vocals with minimalist production that invites listeners into the emotional landscape of the album.
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Song for You — This song stands out for its poignant exploration of love and longing, highlighted by Milosh's tender vocal delivery against a backdrop of rich harmonies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and production but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued, reflective tone.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create an intimate atmosphere, particularly in 'Song for You' and 'Stay Safe'.
- The album closes with 'Sinful', which employs a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering emotional resonance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate melodies for close listening
- steady flow for relaxation
- sensuous vocals enhance emotional depth
- background warmth for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 2, 2018, 'Blood' is Rhye's second studio album following their critically acclaimed debut, 'Woman' in 2013. At this juncture, the duo, consisting of Milosh and Robin Hannibal, sought to expand their sound while maintaining the sensuality that characterized their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Alina Baraz· James Blake
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Count to Five
The bridge reveals a moment of vulnerability as the narrator confronts internal fears directly through a series of contrasting images.
This choice deepens the emotional stakes, creating a stark juxtaposition between external confidence and internal doubt.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waste 3:31
- 2 Taste 3:45
- 3 Feel Your Weight 3:09
- 4 Please 3:35
- 5 Count to Five 3:28
- 6 Song for You 3:58
- 7 Blood Knows 3:30
- 8 Stay Safe 4:52
- 9 Phoenix 4:34
- 10 Softly 3:37
- 11 Sinful 4:03
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