Comin' from Where I'm From cover

Released 23 years ago this October

Comin' from Where I'm From

Anthony Hamilton · 2003

11 min · 3 tracks · contemporary R&B

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album blends soulful melodies with heartfelt narratives, establishing Hamilton as a key voice in neo-soul.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that blend soulful melodies with rhythmic grooves, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
  • Hamilton's vocal delivery often employs a call-and-response technique, engaging the listener and creating a conversational feel throughout several tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 2 Comin’ From Where I’m From (instrumental) 4:01
  • 3 Comin’ From Where I’m From (radio mix) 4:01
  • 4 Comin’ From Where I’m From (a cappella) 3:37

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