What makes Calling All Lovers by Tamar Braxton notable?

'Calling All Lovers' received critical acclaim, with several tracks charting on various Billboard lists, particularly highlighting its appeal within the contemporary R&B scene. The album showcased Braxton's vocal prowess and emotional storytelling, solidifying her position within the industry during a time when female R&B artists were influencing mainstream music heavily. Released on October 2, 2015, 'Calling All Lovers' was Tamar Braxton's fourth studio album and marked her return after a brief hiatus following the commercial success of her previous album, 'Love and War.' By this time, she was establishing herself as a notable artist in the R&B genre, having gained significant attention from both fans and critics. The album represented a pivotal moment in her career as she continued to refine her sound and artistic identity.

Who is Calling All Lovers for?

Calling All Lovers works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove throughout, heartfelt emotion in every track and for romantic evenings.

How many songs are on Calling All Lovers?

Calling All Lovers has 14 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Released 11 years ago this October

Calling All Lovers

Tamar Braxton · 2015

48 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B

A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, laced with emotional depth and soulful vocal delivery.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Angels & Demons — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its haunting melody and introspective lyrics that explore the duality of love and pain.
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Broken Record — The song's catchy chorus and relatable theme of feeling stuck in a cycle of heartbreak resonates deeply, showcasing Braxton's ability to blend vulnerability with infectious pop sensibilities.
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If I Don't Have You — This track highlights Braxton's vocal range and emotional delivery, emphasizing themes of dependency and love that are central to the album's narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocal arrangements and production but has uneven pacing and depth.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which enhances the emotional delivery.
The pacing varies significantly; the first half is dominated by mid-tempo tracks, while the latter half includes slower ballads that allow for introspection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady mid-tempo groove throughout
heartfelt emotion in every track
for romantic evenings
engaging vocal layers to savor

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat, fast-paced rhythms
seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on October 2, 2015, 'Calling All Lovers' was Tamar Braxton's fourth studio album and marked her return after a brief hiatus following the commercial success of her previous album, 'Love and War.' By this time, she was establishing herself as a notable artist in the R&B genre, having gained significant attention from both fans and critics. The album represented a pivotal moment in her career as she continued to refine her sound and artistic identity.
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