Comet, Come to Me
Meshell Ndegeocello · 2014
46 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop
A genre-blurring tapestry woven with reflective lyrics, jazzy instrumentation, and soulful grooves that invite deep contemplation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Comet, Come to Me — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its ethereal quality and profound exploration of longing and connection.
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Friends Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its smooth blend of jazz and soul while addressing themes of companionship and vulnerability.
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Choices — As one of the more rhythmic tracks, it showcases Ndegeocello's lyrical prowess in discussing the complexity of decision-making amidst life's uncertainty.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's genre-blending and introspective lyrics create a unique listening experience.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate spoken word segments that intersperse with sung verses, creating a conversational flow.
- The track 'Comet, Come to Me' employs a minimalist arrangement with sparse instrumentation, allowing the vocals to take center stage.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- introspective moments of self-discovery
- steady pacing for focused listening
- rich emotional tapestry throughout
- thoughtful exploration of relationships
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — This album showcases Ndegeocello's innovative sound and introspective songwriting.
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Comet, Come to Me marked Meshell Ndegeocello's ninth studio album and her first since 2012's Weather. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a pioneering force in blending genres like jazz, soul, and hip-hop, continuing to push the boundaries of contemporary music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· Robert Glasper
Tracklist
- 1 Friends Start here 5:17
- 2 Tom 2:52
- 3 Good Day Bad 4:16
- 4 Forget My Name 4:21
- 5 And Yet It Moves 0:40
- 6 Comet, Come to Me 4:37
- 7 Continuous Performance 3:20
- 8 Shopping for Jazz 2:45
- 9 Conviction 3:55
- 10 Folie a deux 3:35
- 11 Choices 3:56
- 12 Modern Time 4:36
- 13 American Rhapsody 2:47
What to play next
Ventriloquism
2018
Continues the reflective and genre-blurring sound with fresh interpretations.
Weather
2011
Precedes with a similar introspective vibe and soulful grooves.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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