Released 40 years ago
Come Share My Love
Miki Howard · 1986
39 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth R&B grooves intertwine with heartfelt vocals, crafting a sultry atmosphere of romance and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come Share My Love — As the title track, it encapsulates Howard's lush vocal delivery and the album's romantic essence, becoming one of her signature songs.
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Love Will Find a Way — This track showcases Howard's ability to convey deep emotion through her powerful vocals, making it a standout ballad on the album.
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I Can't Wait (To See You Alone) — With its infectious groove and playful lyrics, this song highlights the more upbeat side of Howard's artistry while maintaining her signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and smooth production but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that establishes a smooth groove, followed by a consistent mid-tempo pace across the first five tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, with Miki Howard's lead vocals often accompanied by backing singers that enhance the emotional delivery.
- The last three tracks shift to slower tempos, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier upbeat songs.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth vocal performances throughout
- steady mid-tempo romantic flow
- ideal for intimate moments
- heartfelt lyrics that resonate
- for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced energy
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 19, 1986, Come Share My Love marked Miki Howard's debut album, establishing her presence in the contemporary R&B scene. Following successful singles like 'Ain't Nobody' as part of the group Side Effect, this album allowed her to showcase her vocal prowess and set the stage for her future career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anita Baker· Sade· Toni Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come Share My Love 4:43
- 2 Love Will Find a Way 4:26
- 3 Imagination 4:16
- 4 Come Back to Me Lover 4:57
- 5 I Can't Wait (To See You Alone) 4:10
- 6 I Surrender 4:13
- 7 My Friend 3:20
- 8 You Better Be Ready to Love Me 4:03
- 9 Do You Want My Love 4:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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